Can Earth's original inhabitants help solve the climate crisis?
In short: Ecologist Steven Allison explores how the planet's diverse microbiomes—from mountaintops to the human gut—might offer solutions to global challenges like food insecurity and climate change.
The video examines the role of microorganisms in maintaining healthy, balanced environments across the globe. These extraordinarily adaptable collections of life exist everywhere, including in scorching deserts and forested mountaintops.
By understanding these diverse microbiomes, we may find ways to combat major global problems, including food insecurity and the ongoing climate crisis.
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