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bookish_manda's review
3.0
*I received this book as a Goodreads Giveaway*
In his book Healing Earth: An Ecologist's Journey of Innovation and Environmental Stewardship, John Todd discusses the history of eco-machines and other technologies used to clean up pollutants from water and the Earth. Inspiration for these "machines" and technologies are based off of nature and ecosystems. Todd shares his and others developments and contributions to the restoration of the Earth. This book has a very positive message while not blaming a specific group of people or place for the Earth's pollution.
To be honest I would not have read this book if I hadn't received it as a giveaway. I will say that it is well written and organized, and is incredibly optimistic for the future of the Earth. At times it was hard to determine Todd's audience. Was this meant for the general public or for other scientists who share the field? I would've appreciated a more conclusive section or chapter to thoroughly wrap up Todd's ideas. Some application for the general reader (non-scientists) would've been appreciated as well.
I could see this book (or chapters) being used in secondary science classes to go along with a unit on restoring the Earth to a healthy state.
In his book Healing Earth: An Ecologist's Journey of Innovation and Environmental Stewardship, John Todd discusses the history of eco-machines and other technologies used to clean up pollutants from water and the Earth. Inspiration for these "machines" and technologies are based off of nature and ecosystems. Todd shares his and others developments and contributions to the restoration of the Earth. This book has a very positive message while not blaming a specific group of people or place for the Earth's pollution.
To be honest I would not have read this book if I hadn't received it as a giveaway. I will say that it is well written and organized, and is incredibly optimistic for the future of the Earth. At times it was hard to determine Todd's audience. Was this meant for the general public or for other scientists who share the field? I would've appreciated a more conclusive section or chapter to thoroughly wrap up Todd's ideas. Some application for the general reader (non-scientists) would've been appreciated as well.
I could see this book (or chapters) being used in secondary science classes to go along with a unit on restoring the Earth to a healthy state.
queeryquinn's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful and optimistic exploration of how humans and plants can work together to help heal Earth. I loved the combination of past and future project plans, the illustrations and photos, and all the advice on how to design ecomachines. I loved the combined focus on both ecological and humanitarian improvement.
connie575's review
5.0
I won this book. Thank you so much. I probably would not have read this book any other way. But, oh wow, we should all be reading and learning from this. I want to stand on the highest hill and yell. WHY AREN'T WE DOING THIS? The possibilities are unimaginable. Thank you, John Todd, for spending your life taking this journey.
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