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The Devil'S Element: Phosphorus And A World Out Of Balance,Used
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A New Yorker Best Book of 2023 A Smithsonian Staff Favorite of 2023The New York Times bestselling author on the source of great bountyand now great perilall over the world.Phosphorus has played a critical role in some of the most lethal substances on earth: firebombs, rat poison, nerve gas. But its also the key component of one of the most vital: fertilizer, which has sustained life for billions of people. In this major work of explanatory science and environmental journalism, Pulitzer Prize finalist Dan Egan investigates the past, present, and future of what has been called the oil of our time.The story of phosphorus spans the globe and vast tracts of human history. First discovered in a seventeenthcentury alchemy lab in Hamburg, it soon became a highly soughtafter resource. The race to mine phosphorus took people from the battlefields of Waterloo, which were looted for the bones of fallen soldiers, to the fabled guano islands off Peru, the Bone Valley of Florida, and the sand dunes of the Western Sahara. Over the past century, phosphorus has made farming vastly more productive, feeding the enormous increase in the human population. Yet, as Egan harrowingly reports, our overreliance on this vital crop nutrient is today causing toxic algae blooms and dead zones in waterways from the coasts of Florida to the Mississippi River basin to the Great Lakes and beyond. Egan also explores the alarming reality that diminishing access to phosphorus poses a threat to the food system worldwidewhich risks rising conflict and even war.With The Devils Element, Egan has written an essential and eyeopening account that urges us to pay attention to one of the most perilous but littleknown environmental issues of our time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance'? A: The book explores the critical role of phosphorus in both agriculture and its dangers, including its impact on environmental issues like toxic algae blooms.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Dan Egan, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times best-selling author.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Devil's Element' published? A: The book was published on March 7, 2023.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the history of phosphorus, its importance in agriculture, and the environmental challenges it creates.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in environmental issues? A: Yes, it is a well-researched work that addresses significant environmental concerns related to phosphorus.
- Q: What recognition has the book received? A: It has been listed as a New Yorker Best Book of 2023 and a Smithsonian Staff Favorite of 2023.
- Q: Does the book discuss the future of phosphorus usage? A: Yes, it examines the future implications of phosphorus scarcity and its potential impact on global food systems.
- Q: What genre does 'The Devil's Element' belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of explanatory science and environmental journalism.