The God Species: Saving the Planet in the Age of Humans (alternatively,
The God Species: How the Planet Can Survive the Age of Humans (U.S.) or The
God Species: How Humans Really Can Save the Planet... (paperback)) is a 2011
book by environmental writer Mark Lynas. It argues that since the Earth has
entered an age—the Anthropocene—in which several of its systems are in the
control of humanity, and that it is now up to humans to use this power wisely.