This is a frank look at the deteriorating state of the environment on Earth, its root causes and how to solve them. It pits the primal drive of a still young human species against its intellect to find the solution to the reoccurring environmental problems. It does not try to point the finger but explains that the Earth system has reached its limits in supporting this very successful and new kid on the block. That it is this novel being's courage and wisdom that holds the key to Earth's salvation. Hassan Rasheed brings his philosophy of life through a shift from traditional thinking to a wider audience by conveying clear science in an engaging narrative and adds questions to prompt critical analysis.