Carbon

A journey into the world of carbon, the most versatile element on the planet, by the Carbon is the only element that animates the entirety of the living world. Though comprising a tiny fraction of Earth’s composition, our planet is lifeless without it. Yet it is maligned as the driver of climate change, scorned as an errant element blamed for the possible demise of civilization. Here In this stirring, hopeful, and deeply humane book, Hawken illuminates the subtle connections between carbon and our collective human experience and asks us to see nature, carbon, and ourselves as exquisitely intertwined--inseparably connected.

Auteur

Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, and bestselling author who is one of the leading voices calling for the regeneration of nature and humanity. He has authored and edited eight books published in thirty languages in over fifty countries that have sold over two million copies, including Drawdown, Blessed Unrest, and Regeneration. He is a renowned lecturer who has keynoted conferences and led workshops on the impact of commerce on the environment and consults with NGOs, governments, and corporations worldwide.