The End of Nature symbolizes a new era from "summary" of The End of Nature by Bill McKibben
At some point in the past, human beings could look at the world and see only the work of a higher power. The world was divine in origin; it had not yet been altered by human hands. But now, that time is long gone. The idea of nature as something separate from humanity is no longer valid. The dividing line between what is natural and what is man-made has been blurred beyond recognition. We have altered the very fabric of the world in which we live, and in doing so, we have brought about the end of nature as it has been known for millennia. This transformation signifies the dawn of a new era, one in which humans are no longer mere observers of the natural world but active participants in its unfolding. We have become a force of nature in our own right, capable of shaping the landscape and influencing the climate on a global scale. Our impact is so profound that it is now impossible to separate the natural from the artificial, the pristine from the polluted. This new era is characterized by a sense of urgency, as we grapple with the consequences of our actions on the environment. The looming threat of climate change serves as a stark reminder of our power to sha...
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