There are a number of books out there which talk about ecology. Although, to Jon there is nothing more comprehensive than The Ecology Book, here is a brief book review.
The Ecology Book foreword by Tony Juniper and reviewed by Jon
The book brings together the concept of thinking globally but acting locally. It explains big ideas in a simple way, accessible to everyone. Jon found it very useful as it breaks down complex subjects into a clear and concise format. There are lots of clear diagrams and visual help with photos and illustrations.
Trees species and their relationship with fungi
So, to continue my book review on The Ecology Book I would like to take one example. There is a section on ‘certain tree species have a symbiosis with fungi’. The section gives context on the left-hand side highlighting a key figure (Albert Frank) and dates connected to the subject. Then, there is a clear explanation about what was studied and discovered. For instance, using supporting diagrams and photos to give a nice insight and bring it to life.
Above all, I think this book is ideal for everyone, no matter what age. Young people will find it engaging as it isn’t too word-heavy. Older people will also enjoy this element but the detail is sufficient to be very educational.
The Ecology Book foreword by Tony Juniper and reviewed by Jon
A rising population across the globe
A topic that frequently comes up in Jon’s English conversation group is the world population. Everyone is concerned about how we can support our growing numbers and be sustainable. ‘A finite world can support only a finite population’ is very informative. The annual growth rate as a percentage of the world’s population is falling rapidly (which is now 1.2% from a high of 2.1% in around 1970). However, the global population will peak at around 11.2 billion in 2100 from today’s number of 7.8 billion today.
So, just a small insight into what kind of interesting things you may find. I will certainly be getting it out at the library to use as a reference from time to time.
