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Itβs one of the most important parts of the earthβs ecosystem. We get our food from it, walk on it, and even breathe it in, but many of us hardly give it a second thought! It’s the soil. The quality and health of the soil has such a huge impact on our own health and the health of the planet. “Sustainability” is not enough. We must reverse the damage and restore the soil to avert our growing climate crisis. Award-winning documentary filmmaker and author Josh Tickell tells us why we should care about the health of the earth and how we can make a difference, once we do. Listen and learn how to become a part of the soil-ution that will help generations to come enjoy good health, springing from a peaceful, fruitful planet.
Notes:
Highlights from the conversation include:
- The importance of ecology
- The impact of soil degradation and what it means for our future
- Why soil needs animals to thrive
- Why we should care about the soil
- The effects of restoring the earth
- The global and health impacts of soil pollution
- Why we need to focus more on soil repair than βclean energyβ
- Why reducing your carbon footprint might be βputting a bandaid on the problemβ
- How you can get involved in your area
Resources
Book – “Kiss the Ground” by Josh Tickell
Book – “The Revolution Generation” by Josh Tickell
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