The God Species

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The God Species: Saving the Planet in the Age of Humans

First edition (UK)
Author	Mark Lynas
Language	English
Genre	Science, Non-fiction
Publisher	Fourth Estate
Publication date	2011
Publication place	Great Britain
Media type	Print
Pages	280p.
ISBN	978-1426208911
Preceded by	Six Degrees: Our Future on a Hotter Planet

The God Species: Saving the Planet in the Age of Humans (alternatively, The God Species: How the Planet Can Survive the Age of Humans (U.S.) or The God Species: How Humans Really Can Save the Planet... (paperback)) is a 2011 book by environmental writer Mark Lynas. It argues that since the Earth has entered an age—the Anthropocene—in which several of its systems are in the control of humanity, and that it is now up to humans to use this power wisely. The book challenges several beliefs usually held by environmentalists, arguing that technology like nuclear power and genetic engineering are useful and necessary tools to keep the Earth system within planetary boundaries, and that the Green movement's insistence on lifestyle changes and opposition to economic growth are unlikely to work.