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1. 1. Plows, Plagues, And Petroleum

   How Humans Took Control of Climate

   

   This insightful book explores the profound impact human activities have had on the Earth's climate long before the industrial era. It delves into the hypothesis that early agricultural practices, such as deforestation and rice cultivation, significantly altered atmospheric greenhouse gas levels, contributing to climate changes over millennia. By examining historical data and scientific evidence, the book challenges conventional views on the timeline of human influence on climate, suggesting that our ancestors began shaping the planet's climate thousands of years ago, well before the advent of modern industry.

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