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Nature wants to heal, and we can help. This is the natural successor to James Lovelock's Gaia books by the 'Steve Jobs of ecology'. When Earth's ecosystems fall out of harmony, the damage can spiral out of control. But what if we could help nature to regain its balance? As a leading ecologist, Professor Thomas Crowther studies not just how species work in isolation, but how complex ecosystems regulate themselves. When nature's cycles are allowed to build momentum, each species can create the conditions to allow others to thrive. From the birth of galaxies to the creation of life, the greatest transformations in our universe have been driven by quiet, self-reinforcing processes known as feedback loops. Drawing on cutting-edge ecological science, gripping personal narrative and initiatives already happening around the world, Nature's Echo shows how natural feedback loops have astonishing power to rebound, even with minor intervention. If we can only realize how integral we are to this highly interconnected natural world, we will re-discover the path to a better future.

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Must read: Nature’s Echo is the scientific basis for optimism, showing that true regeneration is within our grasp. -- The Edge, U2 Earth-restoring and life-affirming with a vital message for our times. Dive in. -- Kate Raworth, author of bestseller Doughnut Economics A vital, hope-filled manifesto for regenerating our planet. -- HRH Princess Esmeralda of Belgium You cannot read this book without developing a deeply grounded sense of hope and optimism. -- Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce Stunning. Crowther proves that the forces that created stars can restore forests—and he does it without losing the magic or the science. -- Finn Harries, Designer, Filmmaker and Founder Finally - the antidote to endless climate doom we have all been waiting for. -- Alice Aedy, Co-founder of Earthrise Studios Tom Crowther’s tireless pursuit for revitalising the world’s ecosystems is critical. -- Runa Khan, CEO of Friendship NGO and an Earthshot Prize Winner 2025 Nature's Echo changes how you see the world — and your place within it. -- Rhett Butler, founder and CEO, Mongabay Compared with the age of the universe, you’re only on this planet for the briefest spell of time. Make it count - and start by reading this book. -- Mark Lynas, author of Our Final Warning

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Thomas Crowther is a professor of global ecology and founding chair of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. He is the president of the Branch Institute, an international network of research groups in leading universities across 6 countries, focussed on understanding the linkages between global biodiversity and human wellbeing. In 2020, he founded Restor.eco, an online platform that supports hundreds of thousands of community-led nature initiatives to access data and sustainable financing. In 2022 the WEF recognized Crowther as a Young Global Leader for his work on global biodiversity protection.

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