Silent Cries: The Unseen Biodiversity Consequences
Chauncey Gonzalez
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Follow along on a profound exploration into the intricate connections between climate change and biodiversity. This captivating book delves into the silent struggles faced by plant and animal species as they grapple with the far-reaching consequences of a changing environment. Unsparing in its analysis, it navigates through the labyrinthine web of how climate change inexorably erodes the delicate balance of life on Earth.
Venture deep into the heart of habitats and witness the agonizing transformation taking place before our very eyes. From lush rainforests to stark polar realms, habitats once brimming with life now teeter on the brink of irreparable loss. Discover the intricate mechanisms at play as these habitats unravel, exposing themselves to the dominion of an unforgiving climate.
But this book goes beyond the woes of individual species; it charts the colossal ripples these changes send through entire ecosystems. It unravels the intricate tapestry of interactions, often with far-reaching consequences, as the once unwavering bonds between species are shattered. Witness the disruption and upheaval that reverberate across trophic levels, subtly changing the makeup of entire ecosystems.
Though void of explanations, this book imparts an urgent plea to acknowledge and address the consequences of climate change on biodiversity. Drawing inspiration from the tenacity of life itself, it serves as a call to action for humanity to champion the preservation and restoration of our shared ecological heritage.
Duration - 6h 20m.
Author - Chauncey Gonzalez.
Narrator - Digital Voice Morgan G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Daniel Edward Hunt ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Chauncey Gonzalez
Digital Voice Morgan G
Daniel Edward Hunt
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Follow along on a profound exploration into the intricate connections between climate change and biodiversity. This captivating book delves into the silent struggles faced by plant and animal species as they grapple with the far-reaching consequences of a changing environment. Unsparing in its analysis, it navigates through the labyrinthine web of how climate change inexorably erodes the delicate balance of life on Earth. Venture deep into the heart of habitats and witness the agonizing transformation taking place before our very eyes. From lush rainforests to stark polar realms, habitats once brimming with life now teeter on the brink of irreparable loss. Discover the intricate mechanisms at play as these habitats unravel, exposing themselves to the dominion of an unforgiving climate. But this book goes beyond the woes of individual species; it charts the colossal ripples these changes send through entire ecosystems. It unravels the intricate tapestry of interactions, often with far-reaching consequences, as the once unwavering bonds between species are shattered. Witness the disruption and upheaval that reverberate across trophic levels, subtly changing the makeup of entire ecosystems. Though void of explanations, this book imparts an urgent plea to acknowledge and address the consequences of climate change on biodiversity. Drawing inspiration from the tenacity of life itself, it serves as a call to action for humanity to champion the preservation and restoration of our shared ecological heritage. Duration - 6h 20m. Author - Chauncey Gonzalez. Narrator - Digital Voice Morgan G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Daniel Edward Hunt ©.
Language:
English
- How is biodiversity measured and monitored? 10
Duration:00:05:30
- What are the main threats and drivers of biodiversity loss? 13
Duration:00:04:18
- How does climate change affect biodiversity and ecosystems? 16
Duration:00:04:00
Chapter 1: The Effects of Climate Change on Species Distribution and Abundance - The Concepts and Mechanisms of Species Distribution and Abundance 19
Duration:00:07:04
- The methods and data of assessing and predicting species distribution and abundance 23
Duration:00:04:47
- The examples and case studies of species distribution and abundance changes due to climate change 26
Duration:00:03:49
- The factors and influences of species distribution and abundance changes due to climate change 28
Duration:00:03:56
Chapter 2: The Effects of Climate Change on Species Phenology and Behavior - The Concepts and Mechanisms of Species Phenology and Behavior 30
Duration:00:04:44
- The methods and data of observing and modeling species phenology and behavior 33
Duration:00:04:36
- The examples and case studies of species phenology and behavior changes due to climate change 36
Duration:00:03:25
- The factors and influences of species phenology and behavior changes due to climate change 38
Duration:00:03:52
Chapter 3: The Effects of Climate Change on Species Adaptation and Evolution - The Concepts and Mechanisms of Species Adaptation and Evolution 40
Duration:00:04:45
- The methods and data of studying and detecting species adaptation and evolution 43
Duration:00:05:47
- The examples and case studies of species adaptation and evolution due to climate change 46
Duration:00:03:40
- The factors and influences of species adaptation and evolution due to climate change 48
Duration:00:04:45
Chapter 4: The Effects of Climate Change on Species Interactions and Networks - The Concepts and Mechanisms of Species Interactions and Networks 51
Duration:00:04:28
- The methods and data of analyzing and mapping species interactions and networks 54
Duration:00:04:36
- The examples and case studies of species interactions and networks changes due to climate change 57
Duration:00:03:41
- The factors and influences of species interactions and networks changes due to climate change 60
Duration:00:04:24
Chapter 5: The effects of climate change on species extinctions and invasions- The concepts and mechanisms of species extinctions and invasions 63
Duration:00:03:36
- The methods and data of estimating and preventing species extinctions and invasions 65
Duration:00:05:04
- The examples and case studies of species extinctions and invasions due to climate change 68
Duration:00:03:32
- The factors and influences of species extinctions and invasions due to climate change 70
Duration:00:04:13
Chapter 6: The effects of climate change on ecosystem structure and function- The concepts and indicators of ecosystem structure and function 73
Duration:00:04:54
- The methods and data of measuring and modeling ecosystem structure and function 76
Duration:00:04:21
- The examples and case studies of ecosystem structure and function changes due to climate change 79
Duration:00:03:40
- The factors and influences of ecosystem structure and function changes due to climate change 81
Duration:00:04:13
Chapter 7: The effects of climate change on ecosystem services and values- The concepts and categories of ecosystem services and values 84
Duration:00:04:16
- The methods and data of valuing and accounting ecosystem services and values 87
Duration:00:04:15
- The examples and case studies of ecosystem services and values changes due to climate change 90
Duration:00:03:11
- The factors and influences of ecosystem services and values changes due to climate change 92
Duration:00:04:43
Chapter 8: The Effects of Climate Change on Ecosystem Resilience and Vulnerability - The Concepts and Measures of Ecosystem Resilience and Vulnerability 95
Duration:00:04:21
- The methods and data of assessing and enhancing ecosystem resilience and vulnerability 98
Duration:00:04:33
- The examples and case studies of ecosystem resilience and vulnerability changes due to climate change 101
Duration:00:04:05
- The factors and influences of ecosystem resilience and vulnerability changes due to climate change 104
Duration:00:05:29
Chapter 9: The effects of climate change on ecosystem transitions and transformations- The concepts and models of ecosystem transitions and transformations 107
Duration:00:03:05
- The methods and data of identifying and managing ecosystem transitions and transformations 109
Duration:00:04:51
- The examples and case studies of ecosystem transitions and transformations due to climate change 112
Duration:00:04:14
- The factors and influences of ecosystem transitions and transformations due to climate change 115
Duration:00:04:03
Chapter 10: The Effects of Climate Change on Biodiversity Hotspots and Coldspots - The Concepts and Criteria of Biodiversity Hotspots and Coldspots 118
Duration:00:05:23
- The methods and data of locating and monitoring biodiversity hotspots and coldspots 122
Duration:00:04:43
- The examples and case studies of biodiversity hotspots and coldspots changes due to climate change 125
Duration:00:03:19
- The factors and influences of biodiversity hotspots and coldspots changes due to climate change 127
Duration:00:04:03
Chapter 11: The Effects of Climate Change on Terrestrial Biodiversity and Ecosystems - The Types and Characteristics of Terrestrial Biodiversity and Ecosystems 130
Duration:00:05:09
- The patterns and drivers of terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 133
Duration:00:04:44
- The impacts and risks of terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 136
Duration:00:04:44
- The adaptation and mitigation strategies and policies for terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 139
Duration:00:04:28
Chapter 12: The effects of climate change on freshwater biodiversity and ecosystems- The types and characteristics of freshwater biodiversity and ecosystems 142
Duration:00:03:38
- The patterns and drivers of freshwater biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 145
Duration:00:03:58
- The impacts and risks of freshwater biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 148
Duration:00:05:30
- The adaptation and mitigation strategies and policies for freshwater biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 151
Duration:00:04:43
Chapter 13: The Effects of Climate Change on Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystems: The Types and Characteristics of Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystems 154
Duration:00:05:15
- The patterns and drivers of marine biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 157
Duration:00:04:08
- The impacts and risks of marine biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 160
Duration:00:04:07
- The adaptation and mitigation strategies and policies for marine biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 163
Duration:00:04:34
Chapter 14: The Effects of Climate Change on Polar Biodiversity and Ecosystems - The Types and Characteristics of Polar Biodiversity and Ecosystems 166
Duration:00:04:37
- The patterns and drivers of polar biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 169
Duration:00:04:16
- The impacts and risks of polar biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 172
Duration:00:04:48
- The adaptation and mitigation strategies and policies for polar biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 175
Duration:00:04:32
Chapter 15: The Effects of Climate Change on Mountain Biodiversity and Ecosystems - The Types and Characteristics of Mountain Biodiversity and Ecosystems. 178
Duration:00:05:51
- The patterns and drivers of mountain biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 182
Duration:00:03:46
- The impacts and risks of mountain biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 184
Duration:00:04:49
- The adaptation and mitigation strategies and policies for mountain biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 187
Duration:00:05:39
Chapter 16: The Effects of Climate Change on Island Biodiversity and Ecosystems - The Types and Characteristics of Island Biodiversity and Ecosystems 191
Duration:00:05:01
- The patterns and drivers of island biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 194
Duration:00:03:48
- The impacts and risks of island biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 196
Duration:00:04:15
- The adaptation and mitigation strategies and policies for island biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 199
Duration:00:03:42
Chapter 17: The Effects of Climate Change on Urban Biodiversity and Ecosystems - The Types and Characteristics of Urban Biodiversity and Ecosystems 201
Duration:00:05:09
- The patterns and drivers of urban biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 204
Duration:00:03:45
- The impacts and risks of urban biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 206
Duration:00:04:13
- The adaptation and mitigation strategies and policies for urban biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 209
Duration:00:03:55
Chapter 18: The effects of climate change on agricultural biodiversity and ecosystems- The types and characteristics of agricultural biodiversity and ecosystems 212
Duration:00:04:36
- The patterns and drivers of agricultural biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 215
Duration:00:03:50
- The impacts and risks of agricultural biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 218
Duration:00:04:28
- The adaptation and mitigation strategies and policies for agricultural biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 221
Duration:00:04:32
Chapter 19: The effects of climate change on forest biodiversity and ecosystems- The types and characteristics of forest biodiversity and ecosystems 224
Duration:00:03:55
- The patterns and drivers of forest biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 227
Duration:00:03:28
- The impacts and risks of forest biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 229
Duration:00:04:21
- The adaptation and mitigation strategies and policies for forest biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 232
Duration:00:05:19
Chapter 20: The effects of climate change on grassland and savanna biodiversity and ecosystems- The types and characteristics of grassland and savanna biodiversity and ecosystems 235
Duration:00:05:02
- The patterns and drivers of grassland and savanna biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 238
Duration:00:04:26
- The impacts and risks of grassland and savanna biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 241
Duration:00:03:40
- The adaptation and mitigation strategies and policies for grassland and savanna biodiversity and ecosystems changes due to climate change 243
Duration:00:04:26
Conclusion: - The limitations and gaps of the current knowledge and data on climate change and biodiversity 246
Duration:00:03:16
- The implications and recommendations for future research and action on climate change and biodiversity 248
Duration:00:05:18
- The final remarks and reflections on climate change and biodiversity. 251
Duration:00:04:07