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a16z Podcast: Making a (Really) Wild Geo-Engineering Idea Real

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Grass and Human Evolution

This chapter explores the profound relationship between grass, human evolution, and the Pleistocene Ice Age, presenting grass as a critical element in historical advancements. It highlights the impact of grazing animals on ecosystems, the role of various grass types in shaping civilizations, and discusses the emotional concepts of solastalgia connected to changing landscapes.

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