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Nature's genius : evolution's lessons for a changing planet

by David Farrier

An exploration of how plants and animals adapt to human-induced environmental changes, demonstrating how natural resilience can inspire solutions for sustainable urban design, waste management, and ecological conservation.

Accession 28778 ISBN 9781837260539 Publisher Canongate
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