The Wild with Chris Morgan How our planet came to life with Ferris Jabr
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Dec 2, 2025 
Ferris Jabr, an environmental and science writer, delves into the intricate connections between life and geology in his exploration of Earth's evolution. He discusses how life emerged from raw materials, making the planet a self-creating entity. Jabr shares insights on deep microbes that reshape geology, the impact of human activities like plastic pollution, and the geological significance of animals like whales and elephants. He emphasizes the urgency of protecting our environment while highlighting Earth's resilience and ability to recover.
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Climbing The Amazon Research Tower
- Ferris climbed a 1,500-step research tower over the Amazon to watch forest-driven rain.
- From the top he saw trees recycle water and seed rain that affects weather globally.
Life From Earth's Raw Materials
- Life emerged when Earth's rock, water, and air rearranged into self-replicating chemistry.
- Ferris Jabr frames life as earth's raw materials making copies of themselves.
Gaia As A Self-Regulating System
- The Gaia hypothesis links life and planet into one self-regulating system.
- Ferris Jabr says Earth and life co-evolved into an interconnected, resilient system.
