In his new book Caesar’s Last Breath: Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us, science writer Sam Kean writes that with every breath you take, you inhale the history of the world.
Kean reveals how the alchemy of air reshaped our continents, steered human progress, powered revolutions and continues to influence the world around us. From nuclear warfare to global warming, how has the history of our planet shaped every breath we take?
Guest:
Sam Kean, award winning science writer, and author of Caesar’s Last Breath: Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us
Web Resources:
Caesar's Last Breath: Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us
The Smithsonian Magazine: The History of Air
The Nation: Climate Change Is a Crisis We Can Only Solve Together
The Washington Post: The health effects of a nuclear test can last decades