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Earth Is More Than A Planet With Life On It. It's A "Living Planet"

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The Microbial Influence on Weather Patterns and Earth's Atmosphere

The chapter explores how microbes like pseudomonas syringae can impact weather patterns by triggering rain through the formation of clouds and ice crystals. It also delves into the evolution of Earth's atmosphere from a hazy orange sky to a blue sky, discussing factors like Rayleigh scattering, atmospheric oxygen levels, and the co-evolution of wildfire and plant life.

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