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The ends of the world

Book • 2017
In 'The Ends of the World,' Peter Brannen explores Earth's major mass extinction events, revealing the science behind these cataclysmic events.

The book takes readers on a journey through deep time, examining the geological and biological evidence of each extinction.

Brannen elucidates the causes, effects, and aftermaths of these events, from asteroid impacts to volcanic eruptions.

He emphasizes the role of climate change and environmental degradation in driving these crises.

By understanding past extinctions, Brannen encourages readers to reflect on the current biodiversity crisis and humanity's impact on the planet.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by
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Nate Hagens
as a topic of their first podcast conversation two years prior.
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The Misunderstood History of CO2: The Science Behind Earth's Most Controversial Molecule with Peter Brannen
Mentioned as another amazing book from
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Peter Brannen
which focuses on mass extinctions across Earth's history.
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What Carbon Dioxide Has to Do With the Meaning of Life
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Patrick Wyman
as a book about the many mass extinctions in Earth's history.
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The Story of Carbon Dioxide is the Story of Everything: Interview with Journalist Peter Brannen
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Emile Torres
when discussing Nick Bostrom's plagiarism of the first chapters in his 2002 paper.
Escaping Effective Altruism
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Chris Keefer
as the previous book by
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Peter Brannen
that explores planet's great mass extinctions.
Carbon Dioxide: Earth's Thermostat
Mentioned by the host introducing the guest's prior work on Earth's mass extinctions.
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Mentioned by the host to note that societal change is non-linear and can open unexpected possibilities.
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Mentioned by Avi when discussing the enjoyment of fictional apocalypse.
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