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annieb123's review
5.0
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Rebugging the Planet is a nonfiction call-to-action plan showing some of the effects of climate change on invertebrates, some of the functions they fulfill in the biosphere, why they're important, and how to make a difference. Due out 16th Sept 2021 from Chelsea Green Publishing, it's 224 pages and will be available in paperback format.
This is a hands-on practical book, logically arranged, full of tips for supporting and protecting habitat and populations of invertebrates by Vicki Hird. She methodically explores our attitudes, definitions (we can hardly appreciate "bugs" and inverts if we don't know what they are), and practical methods to pitch in and "do our bit" wherever we find ourselves, urban or rural.
Graphically, the book is mostly text, broken up by frequent highlighted text boxes with important points. The small pointillist drawings are well rendered and intricate. Although it's information rich and full of good and practical advice for rebugging habitat, it might be a bit dry for young readers. The book includes a good resource and links list for further reading and support. The lists are mostly slanted toward readers in the UK, but simple web searches will yield appropriate local groups and info.
The statistics are sobering. Climate change and habitat loss have already led to widespread changes; the loss of invertebrates directly correlates with crop failure and species decline. When the bugs disappear, the plants aren't pollinated, the species which depend on the inverts for food struggle, and the decline accelerates.
I grew up in an era of petrol-guzzling American supremacy monster cars. John Muir, Rachel Carson, and Margaret Murie (and others) dedicated their lives to making the public aware that we were on a path of destruction. The call to action they put out unfortunately went unheeded by most. Today we're literally teetering on the brink of a widespread extinction catastrophe and nobody can ignore it.The author does a good job of providing some creative solutions and tips for helping inverts to help us all.
This would be a good choice for public or school library acquisition, gardening groups, smallholders and hobbyists, community garden libraries and gardening groups, and anyone who wants to lend a hand to save us all from disaster. Teachers/facilitators will find many good activities here for helping younger children learn and appreciate native species.
Four and a half stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Rebugging the Planet is a nonfiction call-to-action plan showing some of the effects of climate change on invertebrates, some of the functions they fulfill in the biosphere, why they're important, and how to make a difference. Due out 16th Sept 2021 from Chelsea Green Publishing, it's 224 pages and will be available in paperback format.
This is a hands-on practical book, logically arranged, full of tips for supporting and protecting habitat and populations of invertebrates by Vicki Hird. She methodically explores our attitudes, definitions (we can hardly appreciate "bugs" and inverts if we don't know what they are), and practical methods to pitch in and "do our bit" wherever we find ourselves, urban or rural.
Graphically, the book is mostly text, broken up by frequent highlighted text boxes with important points. The small pointillist drawings are well rendered and intricate. Although it's information rich and full of good and practical advice for rebugging habitat, it might be a bit dry for young readers. The book includes a good resource and links list for further reading and support. The lists are mostly slanted toward readers in the UK, but simple web searches will yield appropriate local groups and info.
The statistics are sobering. Climate change and habitat loss have already led to widespread changes; the loss of invertebrates directly correlates with crop failure and species decline. When the bugs disappear, the plants aren't pollinated, the species which depend on the inverts for food struggle, and the decline accelerates.
I grew up in an era of petrol-guzzling American supremacy monster cars. John Muir, Rachel Carson, and Margaret Murie (and others) dedicated their lives to making the public aware that we were on a path of destruction. The call to action they put out unfortunately went unheeded by most. Today we're literally teetering on the brink of a widespread extinction catastrophe and nobody can ignore it.The author does a good job of providing some creative solutions and tips for helping inverts to help us all.
This would be a good choice for public or school library acquisition, gardening groups, smallholders and hobbyists, community garden libraries and gardening groups, and anyone who wants to lend a hand to save us all from disaster. Teachers/facilitators will find many good activities here for helping younger children learn and appreciate native species.
Four and a half stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
lupinreads's review
4.0
Great little book that gets a lot of points across. Practical and inspiring. Particularly appreciated Ch7 'Putting Bugs into Politics and Economy'. The average citizen can make a small difference but the reason we are in this mess to begin with is poverty and corporate greed.
ecster's review
informative
slow-paced
3.0
The chapters on rebugging were interspersed with information on the bugs and this often made the book a very fragmented read.
Funny that the word "vegan" never appears in the book, despite lengthy discussions of monocultures and deforestation. The author mentions decreasing meat consumption but stops short there, even when saying "do X, and if you want to go further, you can do Y".
Some great information on bugs and organisations for sure but i am unimpressed.
Funny that the word "vegan" never appears in the book, despite lengthy discussions of monocultures and deforestation. The author mentions decreasing meat consumption but stops short there, even when saying "do X, and if you want to go further, you can do Y".
Some great information on bugs and organisations for sure but i am unimpressed.
fendergender's review
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
YEAH BUGS GO BUGS!!!!!! really really interesting and i learned a lot! i was reading a library copy and immediately ordered my own after a chapter or two bc i knew this would be an invaluable resource. only crimes are being british (lots of regional info doesn't apply to me) and not labeling the spices illustrations lol
e11lla's review
informative
3.0
Good but not as 'radical' as it should have been given the messages/topics. Felt sometimes like it was tiptoeing around the bigger statements and trying to deliver them in a lighter way. Also includes the WWF as a leader in conservation, this is problematic due to their colonial style of conservation that doesn't recognize the importance and power of indigenous peoples on their land and the protection they bring to the land. In their power as land defenders. So ok but not the best. I liked the bits where she was talking about bugs best
maddyb001's review
3.0
I really liked the format of this book. Having the text and facts interspersed with things you can do at any scale was really nice. And they were realistic things that anyone could do broken down by commitment level so you could quickly scan based on how much time you have.
soph_reads05's review
3.5
It was incredibly interesting and made me think about bugs and if i will take a bug course in university! However towards the ending it got a little not bored but, i just wasn’t motivated to read it anymore. Still such an interesting book!!!