Seth Denison

Dr. Seth Denison, a landscape architecture scholar, delves into the intriguing complexities of the Mezquital Valley, the world’s largest wastewater agricultural system. He discusses how soil records urban growth in Mexico City and contemplates its critical role in sustainability. Denison highlights the paradox of a recent protest against a treatment plant, emphasizing contaminant concerns. He also imagines a sustainable future by integrating Otomi practices and valuing ecosystem services, framing soil as pivotal to environmental solutions.