Nature's Genius: Evolution's Lessons for a Changing Planet (Unabridged‪)‬

A book that shows how we might evolve to solve the problems we have
caused our planet. Brilliantly written, surprising, inspiring and,
ultimately, hopeful' ISABELLA TREE

For nearly four
billion years, life on Earth has found new ways to adapt, reproduce and
thrive, taking on new forms to meet the environment of the moment. Human
impact on the planet, and the potentially devastating threat of climate
change, have stressed that adaptability as never before. Yet life still
finds a way. Animals, plants and insects rise to the challenge and are
still adapting, reproducing and thriving, even in our rapidly
transforming environment. In their example we may just find ways that we
too can adapt, ways to stop the destruction we’re causing to the
planet.

In Nature’s Genius David Farrier takes us on a
profound journey into this ever-changing natural world. What we discover
could transform us. The ways animals adjust to the urban landscape can
help us design sustainable cities. Examining other intelligences can
help us remake our economies. Learning from bacterial evolution may help
solve our waste problem. Synthetic biology could rescue animals from
the brink of extinction. Thinking in timescales of the natural world
could help us choose a better future.

Life on Earth is changing;
the question is, can we change with it? Can we remake the world to be
fit for all life to thrive once more?