The High Seas

Greed, Power and the Battle for the Unclaimed Ocean

Autori

• Olive Heffernan

Parametri

• 368 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Ecologia e Ambiente
• Economia e affari
• Natura
• Natura, animali
• Scienze politiche & Politica

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Exploring the vast and often overlooked high seas, this book reveals the exploitation of the world's oceans, which are rich in biodiversity yet poorly regulated. It highlights the destructive practices of industrial fishing and the threats posed by deep-sea mining. The author critiques the overly optimistic solutions proposed by tech innovators in Silicon Valley regarding climate change. This compelling manifesto advocates for urgent action to protect these vital marine environments, emphasizing the need for responsible stewardship of our planet's last great commons.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024

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