Publisher's Synopsis
What do ancient Babylon's irrigation laws, Rome's aqueducts, and 2025's carbon taxes have in common?
They're all part of humanity's epic struggle to live with our planet. The Climate Code by Alex Toll Mercer takes you on a thrilling 5,000-year journey through 15 vivid stories, revealing how environmental laws and businesses shaped civilizations-from Mesopotamia's fertile fields to Silicon Valley's green tech boom. Meet the farmers, engineers, and activists who fought for balance, and discover how their choices echo in today's climate crisis. Perfect for fans of Sapiens and The Uninhabitable Earth, this accessible, narrative-driven history shows why understanding our environmental past is key to saving our future. Dive in and uncover the laws and tycoons that built-and nearly broke-our world.
