Analysis Of The World Without Us By Alan Weisman

The World Without Us, by Alan Weisman, is a book which demonstrates what the world would look like if all humans suddenly vanished, leaving everything else behind. The book delves into ideas about animals that would evolve and how our structures would deteriorate, and also explains how much we as a species have altered our planet. The book offers a hopeful look at the fate of the environment and shows us how powerful nature truly is. First, Weisman discussed the fate of our structures. How our homes would be inhabited by animals and insects along with mold and water It is suggested that all of our houses would be almost unrecognizable within a matter of days. Interestingly, Weisman touches on the fact that older materials tend to be more sustainable than newer materials,
In class we learn about invasive species and how they affect the species around them. We can describe humans as invasive species because we are very adaptable and grow quickly. We harm other organisms when we take over their habitat. We are killing off other species and growing. We have not yet learned to live amongst other species, and can only live off of them. This book shows us how much damage we have done to those around us and how the damage can only be completely undone by us simply disappearing forever. Also, in class we learn about biological diversity and why it is important. This book shows us that life would flourish without us, maintaining this biodiversity. We as humans are not helping the cause by killing off thousands of species and taking over their land and food. We are not helping by polluting the environment and making this planet harmful to breathe. We are not helping by contaminating the water with our fertilizer and factory runoff. The World Without Us shows us that there needs to be a change to save the planet and make it a place where everyone can live, not just