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Silent Earth

Averting the Insect Apocalypse

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Silent Earth

By: Dave Goulson
Narrated by: Dave Goulson
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Insects are essential for life as we know it. As they become more scarce, our world will slowly grind to a halt; we simply cannot function without them. Drawing on the latest groundbreaking research and a lifetime's study, Dave Goulson reveals the shocking decline of insect populations that has taken place in recent decades, with potentially catastrophic consequences. He passionately argues that we must all learn to love, respect and care for our six-legged friends.

Eye-opening, inspiring and riveting, Silent Earth is part love letter to the insect world, part elegy, part rousing manifesto for a greener planet. It is a call to arms for profound change at every level - in government policy, agriculture, industry and in our own homes and gardens. Although time is running out, it is not yet too late for insect populations to recover. We may feel helpless in the face of many of the environmental issues that loom on our horizon, but Goulson shows us that we can all take simple steps to encourage insects and counter their destruction.

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Book has lots of interesting facts about insects. Possibly a bit too long for me. Does make me realise that i can do more.

Bit depressing, but lots of valuable insights

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Amazing book that gives exquisite details and stories of the insect world, with all the dangers facing their, and our (!), survival.

Must read for everyone!

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I think this book is on the same level of importance as David Attenborough's recent book. I find it difficult to understand why books like these aren't being read or presented to children throughout their schooling.

I hope everyone reads this book.

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Brilliant. Everyone should have this, sadly those that need it most won't. I shall be sharing this for certain. Get involved, invertebrates are the backbone of all eco systems. This is a must read title.

heartily recommend this

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A profound, eye opening call to action for everyone. Full of intelligent and inspiring insights into the insect world and how their work and their world directly effects the future of ours. Buy it now, especially if you have no previous interest in insects, nature or the environment.

This should be taught in every school, home and workplace.

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