LIFE ON A LITTLE-KNOWN PLANET Dispatches from a Changing World

Rebecca Lowman's measured rhythm and inviting tone perfectly transform these 17 long-form essays into an engrossing listening experience. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Elizabeth Kolbert focuses on the environmental devastation wrought upon Earth by human activity, particularly our use of fossil fuels. Kolbert imparts a sense of amazement at the aspects of our "little-known planet" that are yet to be explored and highlights the work of those engaged in these endeavors. Kolbert's travels with many of those she profiles make their stories more personal and immediate. Lowman's unhurried, immersive performance enhances this thought-provoking look at what is happening to our planet. S.G. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2025]