Burning Planet takes an alien’s-eye view of humanity
Sunil Amrith’s panoptic history shows how our pursuit of freedom has brought ruin to the Earth.
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The vast majority of scientists agree that human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels that release greenhouse gases, are now the main driving force behind climate change, which is raising global temperatures and affecting weather patterns. Here you can find the New Statesman’s expert coverage on climate change as well as our analysis on activism, climate justice and the overall crisis.
Sunil Amrith’s panoptic history shows how our pursuit of freedom has brought ruin to the Earth.
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