Do you think there is any chance for a broad swath of our culture to sufficiently understand and value soil, nature, the sacredness of life and the ecosystems? And how might this come about or have at least higher odds of coming about? I think it's possible. There are all sorts of things going on with people getting back into the natural world and loving it,. In cities where urban gardens are flourishing, many, many people coming into them.
In this episode, Nate is joined by environmental and social activist Betsy Taylor. She and Nate have a wide ranging conversation about climate, consumption, culture, nuclear war, agriculture and the future. How has the environmental movement evolved over the past couple decades and how has it interacted with other social change movements? Why is reconstructing our food system more important now than ever? About Betsy Taylor:
Betsy Taylor has long been an icon in the environmental and culture change fields. She founded the climate network 1Sky, which established the domestic base and ultimately merged with 350.org. She ran the Center for a New American Dream and more recently Breakthrough Strategies and Solutions. Recently, Betsy has moved to supporting the field of regenerative agriculture, promoting the potential of our lands to sequester carbon pollution while boosting food security and habitat protection.
For Episode Show Notes and Transcript: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/43-betsy-taylor