The Emerald Planet

How Plants Changed Earth's History
by David Beerling

In The Emerald Planet, David Beerling puts plants center stage, revealing the crucial role they have played in driving global changes in the environment, in recording hidden facets of Earth's history, and in helping us to predict its future. His account draws together evidence from fossil plants, from experiments with their living counterparts, and from computer models of the "Earth System" to illuminate the history of our planet and its biodiversity.

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