The power of soil for climate, community, and course correction | Jonathan DeLong | TEDxBoston

Regenerative soil practices are a bright spot for climate change, food security, health, community building, and everything in between. With biomimicry as a backdrop to support nature’s technology, healthy soil practices repair broken water cycles, enhance nutrition sometimes 90 to 1, and at scale can pull as much carbon out of the air annually as we currently emit globally. Yet, it is accessible and supports community building and equity like no other single global solution. Through distributed networks of centers for training and innovation, communities, municipalities and industries have the opportunity to make a difference immediately. While forthcoming advancements in AI & ML have the opportunity to broaden and accelerate a myriad of these ecological and economic benefits.

[zendayamala]

Wow, I had no idea that soil had such a tremendous impact on our planet. I never thought of it as a technology, but it makes sense now. This presentation was truly eye-opening!

[lizyvuen]

I was unaware that soil is able to absorb carbon from the air. Not only that but in vast quantities. Thanks for opening my eyes.

[peterdgrubb]

I never realized the immense potential of soil as a climate solution until Jonathan's talk. The fact that healthy soil practices can sequester gigatons of carbon annually and have numerous other benefits is truly remarkable. It's a call to action for individuals and communities to prioritize regenerative practices and support the restoration of soil health.

[rosiealturo]

This could be one of the most important TEDs on climate change that is out now, this is a much watch!

[westondevelopment]

Jonathan's emphasis on the intersectionality of soil-related opportunities is thought-provoking. It's incredible to see how soil restoration and sustainable agriculture can touch upon various aspects of society, from social and racial justice to environmental conservation. This holistic approach has the potential to unite diverse communities in working towards a common goal.

[erickjans]

I appreciated how Jonathan emphasized the importance of supporting natural systems rather than trying to control or dominate them. It's a perspective shift that I think is necessary if we're going to make any meaningful progress in sustainability.

[deluxe_vegan]

This is the exact kind of information we need right now 👏👏

[carldupont]

"How would nature solve this?" Is a beautiful question that should be asked way more often.

[eric-tran]

I really love all the stuff he mentions about intersectionality and how indigenous cultures have known this stuff for hundreds of years.

[SnapTalkerIsHere]

It's incredible to think that indigenous communities have been practicing regenerative techniques for thousands of years. We need to listen and learn from their wisdom.

[jamesbowie]

I'm all in for a greener, healthier future. Let's get our hands in the dirt and make this planet the paradise it should be!

[pierrept]

I found it interesting how the speaker emphasized the importance of understanding the existing incentives that may be working against us when it comes to soil health. It's a reminder that we need to take a systemic approach to these issues, rather than just looking for individual solutions.

[therealjuanschmidt]

The intersectionality of soil-related opportunities is truly powerful. It has the potential to unite different communities and disciplines to tackle climate change on a global scale.

[miatharlow]

We don't always need to rely on technology or innovation - sometimes the answers are right in front of us.

[zackzinc]

I never realized soil could hold so much potential. It's amazing what we can achieve when we focus on regenerative practices. Count me in

[jessyclaston]

This talk is a great reminder that each of us can make a difference, no matter where we are.

[vivianacorinacabarcaherrera]

After the bad news that soil health was declining around the world, I was happy to learn about what can be done to regenerate it.

[jeanetteward]

Jonathan's talk on the power of soil as a regenerative system is truly inspiring. It's amazing to think about the untapped potential of soil in addressing our global challenges like decarbonization, food security, and climate change. This perspective opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for sustainable solutions.

[why-why-why-why]

The Reef Climate Center's approach aligns with the need for local solutions. It's heartening to see a community-driven response to a global crisis

[tedbuden]

The idea of using biomimicry to guide our design and innovation was really intriguing to me. It's a reminder that we don't always need to reinvent the wheel - sometimes we just need to look to nature for inspiration.