Our Fragile Planet: Biosphere Book

Preface     vii
Acknowledgments     ix
Introduction     x
Evolution, Organisms, and Ecosystems     1
The Origin and Evolution of Life     3
Life on Earth     20
Earth's Ecosystems     32
The Sixth Extinction     51
Extinction in Earth History     53
Loss of Habitat     64
Pollution     78
Climate Change     93
Over-harvesting Animals and Plants     102
Invasive Species     122
Saving Biodiversity     133
Why Biodiversity Is Important     135
Saving Endangered and Threatened Species     141
Preserving Lands     148
The Future of Biodiversity Conservation     160
Conclusion     171
Appendix     175
Glossary     182
Further Reading     195
Index     201