Earth Day Special: Dr. Mark Nelson on Biosphere 2 & How To Protect Our Planet
Description
Join Brianna for a special Earth Day episode as she chats with Dr. Mark Nelson, an ecological pioneer, to explore how we can heal and protect our planet. From his groundbreaking work with Biosphere 2 to decades of hands-on experience in regenerative agriculture and ecological engineering, Dr. Nelson shares practical ways we can restore balance to our environment—starting with the choices we make every day.
In this episode, you will learn...
- Lessons from Biosphere 2 on living in harmony with nature.
- How food, culture, and community shape a sustainable future.
- Why regenerative agriculture is key to healing our environment.
"History is a nightmare I'm trying to wake up from." - James Joyce
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
Time Codes:
00:00 Introduction
05:37 Understanding Ecotechnics and Its Importance
11:06 Regenerative Farming: A Path Forward
16:04 The Role of Technology in Sustainability
21:11 The Future of Ecotechnics and Community Engagement
34:31 Connection to Nature and Personal Growth
39:59 Influential Music and Its Impact
44:06 Documentaries and Their Messages
50:09 Mentorship and Influences in Life
55:36 Advice for Future Generations
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Connect with Mark:
Mark's Books: Pushing Our Limits: Insights from Biosphere 2, The Wastewater Gardener: Preserving the Planet One Flush at a Time, and Irrationals in Hope of the Impossible: The Origins of Biosphere 2 at Synergia Ranch in the Seventies
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BONUS CONTENT! Mark's Favorites...
Book Rec: Life Under Glass by Abigail Alling, Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth by R. Buckminster Fuller, Technics and Civilization by Lewis Mumford
Documentary Rec: My Octopus Teacher (Netflix)
Inspirational Song: Like A Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan, Sólo Le Pido a Dios by Mercedes Sosa
Inspirational Follow: John Polk Allen, Howard T. Odum, Eugene P. Odum
Charity Pick: Institute of Ecotechnics, Eden in Iraq, Wastewater Gardens International
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