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COUNTDOWN: Our Last, Best Hope for a Future on Earth? by Alan Weisman [rare books]

COUNTDOWN: Our Last, Best Hope for a Future on Earth? by Alan Weisman [rare books]

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"Countdown: Our Last, Best Hope for a Future on Earth?" by Alan Weisman explores the urgent need to reduce the human population's impact on the planet. With the global population growing by a million people every four days, Weisman argues that finding a sustainable balance between human needs and the Earth's resources is crucial. The book takes a thought-provoking approach, examining how humanity can coexist with the planet without depleting its resources.

Weisman travels the globe, speaking to experts in various fields, to find answers to the pressing question of defining an optimal human population for the Earth. His investigation covers topics such as:
- Sustainability: Finding ways to reduce humanity's ecological footprint
- Population growth: Understanding the impact of rapid population growth on the planet
- Resource management: Exploring strategies for managing resources effectively

About the Author

Alan Weisman is a renowned author, journalist, and environmentalist. Some of his notable works include³:
- "The World Without Us": An international bestseller translated into 34 languages
- Awards and recognition: Recipient of the Wenjin Book Prize, National Book Critics Circle Award finalist, and winner of the 2014 Los Angeles Times Book Prize
- Media appearances: His reports have been featured in prominent publications like Harper's, The New York Times Magazine, and The Atlantic
- Experience: Weisman has worked on seven continents and in over 50 countries, making him a well-traveled and knowledgeable expert in environmental issues.

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