Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic

Name: Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic
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Book Synopsis: A prescient warning about the mysterious and deadly world of fungi—and how to avert further loss across species, including our own.

Fungi are everywhere. Most are harmless; some are helpful. A few are killers. Collectively, infectious fungi are the most devastating agents of disease on earth, and a fungus that can persist in the environment without its host is here to stay. In Blight, Emily Monosson documents how trade, travel, and a changing climate are making us all more vulnerable to invasion. Populations of bats, frogs, and salamanders face extinction. In the Northwest, America’s beloved national parks are covered with the spindly corpses of whitebark pines. Food crops are under siege, threatening our coffee, bananas, and wheat—and, more broadly, our global food security. Candida auris, drug-resistant and resilient, infects hospital patients and those with weakened immune systems. Coccidioides, which lives in drier dusty regions, may cause infection in apparently healthy people. The horrors go on.

Yet prevention is not impossible. Tracing the history of fungal spread and the most recent discoveries in the field, Monosson meets scientists who are working tirelessly to protect species under threat, and whose innovative approaches to fungal invasion have the potential to save human lives. Delving into case studies at once fascinating, sobering, and hopeful, Blight serves as a wake-up call, a reminder of the delicate interconnectedness of the natural world, and a lesson in seeing life on our planet with renewed humility and awe. 18 illustrations

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Are you prepared for the looming threat of a global pandemic caused by infectious fungi? Introducing Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic, a groundbreaking book that reveals the shocking reality of this imminent danger. Written by Emily Monosson, a renowned scientist, this book serves as a prescient warning about the mysterious and deadly world of fungi. Through compelling storytelling and exhaustive research, Monosson uncovers the devastating impact of infectious fungi on our planet and provides crucial insights on how to avert further loss across species, including our own.

With fungi being found everywhere, it's essential to understand their potential harm. From the destruction of beloved national parks in the Northwest to the threat on our global food security, Blight shines a light on the dire consequences of fungal invasion. But amidst the darkness, there is hope. Monosson showcases the inspiring work of scientists who are tirelessly striving to protect species under threat. Their innovative approaches have the power to not only save species from extinction but also potentially help in preventing the spread of fungal diseases among humans.

Delve into fascinating case studies that highlight the delicate interconnectedness of the natural world and leave you with a renewed sense of humility and awe. Blight is not only an eye-opening wake-up call but also an empowering lesson on the urgency of addressing the global fungal crisis. With 18 illustrations to enhance your understanding, this book is an essential read for anyone concerned about the future of our planet and the survival of our species.

Don't wait for disaster to strike. Take action now by arming yourself with knowledge. Click here to get your copy of Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic - the ultimate guide to understanding and combating the fungal invasion threat.

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