Nature is no longer separate from human influence from "summary" of The End of Nature by Bill McKibben
The idea that nature is no longer separate from human influence is a profound shift in our understanding of the world we inhabit. For centuries, humans have viewed nature as something separate from themselves, a vast and untamed wilderness that existed beyond the reaches of human civilization. This separation allowed us to exploit nature for our own purposes, without considering the long-term consequences of our actions. However, as we have continued to industrialize and urbanize, the line between humanity and nature has become increasingly blurred. Our cities sprawl across the landscape, our pollution fills the air and water, and our actions have altered the climate on a global scale. We can no longer pretend that we are separate from nature - we are inextricably linked to the natural world, and our influence...
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