THE WORLD WITHOUT US: Alan Weisman: St. Martin’s Press (2007): nonfiction: 324 pages.If all humans disappeared overnight, what environmental time bombs would we leave behind; how long would it take for our cities to become archaeological digs; what would become of the domestic and wild animals on our planet; how long before a nuclear power plant experienced a meltdown? This is a book about the environment with a different and almost morbidly fascinating twist. It is unlikely that all of us will disappear overnight, but whether we are here or not, someone will have to deal with our legacy. The imaginative thesis of this book is compelling and sustained by solid scientific writing and vivid descriptions. I highly recommend this book.
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