Acclaimed science writer Ferris Jabr reveals a radical new vision of Earth where lush forests spew water, pollen, and bacteria to summon rain; giant animals engineer the very landscapes they roam; microbes chew rock to shape continents; and microscopic plankton remake the air and sea. Through fossil fuel consumption, agriculture, and pollution, we have altered more layers of the planet, pushing Earth into a crisis. This is an exhilarating journey through the hidden workings of our planetary symphony - its players, its instruments, and the music of life that emerges - and an invitation to reexamine our place in it.
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