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The Wood Age: Humans and the Forests That Made Them Human with John Perlin

Mind, Body, and Soil

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The Life-Sustaining Power of Trees

This chapter explores the critical role of trees in sustaining life on Earth, particularly their contributions to carbon sequestration and oxygen production. It highlights the emergence of the first true tree, Archaeopteris, and its impact on the atmosphere and evolutionary pathways, including the survival of lungfish transitioning to land. The discussion ties together the historical significance of trees with human civilization's dependency on wood, urging a reevaluation of our relationship with natural resources.

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