"Allen Weisman’s book The World Without Usis a brilliant theoretical experiment – the ultimate ’what if’ scenario: What would the Earth look like now if humans ceased to exist, what would happen on Earth?
This is not a science-fiction novel, but rather a thoroughly researched, scientifically grounded account of how the environment – natural and built – would change if we were to encounter an apocalyptic scenario: if humans no longer inhabited the planet.
He calls humans the most narcissistic species and imagines us being eradicated on account of our overly indulgent lifestyles. ..."
You can read the rest of this interesting article about The World Without Us
at: Countdown to Earth Day: Let Nature Be : Living Green Magazine
