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Why This Book Matters:
The World Without Us discusses how the world would change if humanity suddenly disappeared, and how nature would regain its strength. However, the remnants of humans could leave irreversible damage.
The Big Takeaways:
- Plastic will remain in nature eternally because it does not break down in the environment.
- If Erosion will break down plastic into smaller and smaller pieces, but they will never completely biodegrade.
- Unwanted nuclear energy will put the planet in danger because humans will not be here to control it.
- While nuclear plants would not necessarily explode, they would turn into radioactive material and wreak havoc on the surrounding area.
- It will take centuries for nature to regrow across the globe.
- Although humans have wholly altered the world, nature would eventually grow back to its natural
- Domesticated animals will cease to exist, while predators will continue to climb the food chain.
- Domesticated animals rely almost completely on humans for their survival, and without humans, they would not be able to survive.
- Endangered species will have a chance to recover their populations and will no longer face extinction.
- Hunting will no longer exist, their habitats will be naturally protected, and they will recover.
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