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Driven to Extinction

The Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity

by Richard Pearson
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"A primer on one of the most contentious topics in modern ecology . . . an effective counter to misinformation elsewhere." —Frontiers of Biogeography
Could more than a million species disappear in the twenty-first century?
Written by a leading scientist in the field, Driven to Extinction draws upon fascinating case studies from around the world, providing balanced and well-reasoned insight into the potential impacts of climate change on the diversity of life. Richard Pearson focuses on the science of the issue, revealing what has happened––as well as what is likely to happen––to some of the world's weirdest and most wonderful species as global temperatures continue to rise.
"A nuanced and fascinating book about the interrelationship of two of the greatest challenges humanity will face in this century—holding climate change within manageable bounds and preserving biodiversity in the face of rapidly changing habitat and a changing climate." —John Topping, President of the Climate Institute
"The ideal resource for citizens concerned about the dangers of climate change and the future of biodiversity." —Spirituality & Practice
"A carefully crafted and highly readable analysis . . . devoid of jargon and excessive technical terminology, Pearson's work is highly recommended to anyone with interest in nature conservation or broader climate change issues." —Biological Conservation
"A wonderfully written revelation of how nature is stirring in response to climate change—and a wake-up call to what could happen to our fellow inhabitants on the living planet. Required reading for every citizen." —Thomas E. Lovejoy, Biodiversity Chair, the Heinz Center, and Senior Advisor to the United Nations Foundation

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