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The Emerald Planet

9 min read 11 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

Plants are not passive scenery—they are the planet's master engineers, driving ice ages, reshaping climates, and paving the way for animal life. This book reveals the hidden power of the green world.

You’ll learn

  • Plants are geological forces
  • Trees caused ancient ice ages
  • Grasses cooled the planet
  • Life and climate are one system