The Pocket Guide to Planetary Peril

byJakob Thomä

An A to Z

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The end of life, the universe and humanity as we know it – in a handy A to Z format.

From the Atomic bomb to the Zombie apocalypse (via Black holes, Killer diseases and Space invaders), learn the truth about twenty-six fascinating doomsday scenarios. Featuring scientific facts, entertaining anecdotes and expert advice, this is a jaw-dropping book about what should REALLY be keeping you up at night.

Funny, eye-opening and charmingly illustrated, this is the perfect book for doomsayers, cynics and pessimists everywhere.
Eye-opening, engaging . . . an indispensable guide to the existential risks facing humanity. Thomä masterfully presents complex issues with clarity and insight, empowering us to face these shared threats without being overwhelmed by their gravity
Ben Caldecott, founding Director of the Oxford Sustainable Finance Group at the University of Oxford Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment

About Jakob Thomä

Jakob Thomä is a leading global expert on sustainability risks to financial markets. He is the co-Founder of several think tanks (2° Investing Initiative, Theia Finance Labs) and incubator of sustainability initiatives and companies (PACTA, tilt, MyFairMoney). Jakob is Professor in Practice at SOAS, University of London, where he teaches a course on Green Finance, columnist at Responsible Investor, and author of multiple books on sustainability and existential risks.
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  • Imprint: WH Allen
  • ISBN: 9780753561300
  • Length: 224 pages
  • Price: £16.99
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