For the first time in Earth’s history, our planet is experiencing a confluence of rapidly accelerating changes prompted by one species: humans. Climate change is only the most visible of the modifications we’ve made–up until this point, inadvertently–to the planet. And our current behavior threatens not only our own future but that of countless other creatures. By comparing Earth’s story to those of other planets, astrobiologist David Grinspoon shows what a strange and novel development it is for a species to evolve to build machines, and ultimately, global societies with world-shaping influence. (Grand Central Publishing)
Alan Stern and David Grinspoon – Chasing New Horizons
Alfred S. McEwen, Candice Hansen-Koharchek, Ari Espinoza – Mars
Charles Wohlforth and Amanda R. Hendrix – Beyond Earth
