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    Gaia Theory
    Gaia Theory
    Gaia Theory
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    Gaia Theory

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    According to freelance scientist James Lovelock the sum of earth's living systems behave like a controlling 'super-organism' that tweaks the chemistry of the ocean and the atmosphere to keep conditions just the way it likes. Is the planet a self-regulating super-organism that is soon to give the humans the boot? To find out get Up to Speed on Gaia Theory today.

    The Up to Speed informational ebook series is written by sustainability analyst and cli-fi (climate fiction) novelist, Guy Lane. "Give me a dollar and ten minutes of your time, and I will have you up to speed on critical sustainability issues that are shaping your daily life."

    Get Up to Speed on sustainability today.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUp to Speed
    Release dateApr 25, 2018
    ISBN9780463828120
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    The 'Up to speed' series of educational e-books covers a spectrum of sustainability topics with a focus on the causes, consequences and cures. Each ebook provides a non-technical & non-academic overview for a general audience. Available in all major ebook formats, the series is designed to help readers get quickly up to speed on important environmental issues. Get up to speed now.

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