How light makes life : the hidden wonders and world-saving powers of photosynthesis / Raffael Jovine.
Publisher:
The Experiment,
Copyright Date:
2022
Description:
238 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Notes:
Originally published in the UK as Light to Life: The Miracle of Photosynthesis and How It Can Save the Planet (Short Books; 2021). Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Prologue -- Why write about photosynthesis? -- What is photosynthesis? -- Sun-powered change to Earth -- The photosynthesisers -- The planet's very thin and living veneer -- Good news... and bad -- How photosynthesis can save the world -- Harvest the light.
Summary:
"An exploration of the science of photosynthesis, including how it can be harnessed to help save the world"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.