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David Attenborough

A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

1.

According to Attenborough, what is the link between biodiversity and planetary stability?

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How does the conversion of wildlands into farmland impact biodiversity and/or climate change? How might farming become less impactful on the environment?

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What is the distinction between the Holocene era and the Anthropocene era? How does this distinction inform Attenborough’s assessment and call to action?