How Long to Read The Vanishing Face of Gaia

How Long Does it Take to Read The Vanishing Face of Gaia?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 1 minute to read The Vanishing Face of Gaia by J. E. Lovelock

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

James Lovelock described his previous book. The Revenge of Gaia, as 'a wake-up call for humanity'. Stark though it was in many respects, in The Vanishing Face of GaiaLovelock says that though the weather currently seems cooler and pollution lessons as the recession bites, the environmental problems we will face in the twenty-first century are even more terrifying than he previously realized. The Arctic and Antarctic ice-caps are melting very quickly, and water shortages and natural disasters are more common occurrences than at any time in recent history. The civilizations of many countries will be jeopardized and life as we know it severely disrupted. Almost all predictions of the likely rate of climate change have been based on estimates that professional observes in the real world now show are consistently below the true rate of change. As a global community we continue to be fixated by conventional 'green' ideas which we believe will help save our world. Lovelock argues that only Gaia theory, which he originated over forty years ago, can really help us understand the crisis fully. The root problem is hat there are too many people and animals for the Earth to carry. And there is in fact only one possible procedure which might bring a permanent cure to climate change, but we are unlikely to adopt it. 'Our wish to continue business as usual will probably prevent us from saving ourselves,' says Lovelock, so we must adapt as best we can and try to ensure that enough of us survive to allow a more capable species to evolve from us. There could hardly be a more important message for humankind. James Lovelock has been an active and accurate observer of the Earth environment since the 1930s and was the first to find CFCs and other gases accumulating in the air. This is his final warning.

How long is The Vanishing Face of Gaia?

The Vanishing Face of Gaia by J. E. Lovelock is 177 pages long, and a total of 45,489 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Vanishing Face of Gaia Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 8 minutes to read The Vanishing Face of Gaia aloud.

What Reading Level is The Vanishing Face of Gaia?

The Vanishing Face of Gaia is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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