The World Without Us

Anyone that got an A in science class will love this book. In The World Without Us, Alan Weisman writes about what would happen if humans suddenly disappeared from the earth, leaving everything else intact. What plants and animals would thrive in our absence, and what would die off? What parts of the world would quickly erase all traces of humanity, and what parts will bear our environmental thumbprint for ages to come? It’s a simple premise, but the author goes into such fascinating detail that you will never look at the world around you in quite the same way.

If you’re at all interested in eco-friendliness or sustainable design, do yourself a favor and pick this one up. You won’t be disappointed.

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For additional reading on the topic of sustainable design, check out Cradle to Cradle, by William McDonough and Michael Braungart, also highly recommended.