Lynn Margulis and Dorion Sagan go on the scientific attack in Acquiring Genomes and challenge the assumptions many of us have about evolution and the world around us. They argue that instead of being the dominant factor in evolution, random…
Make stunning candles at home with the best candle making kits available today. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to upgrade your DIY skills, these kits include everything you need to start pouring. From eco-friendly soy wax to customizable scents…
Gaia. It’s the idea that the living organisms of the world are able to play a part in shaping both the physical and chemical environment in which they exist and, perhaps, vice-versa. The idea was first put forward by James…
Gaia Theory is the idea that the planet functions as a single ecosystem “the biosphere”. This is not a flight of fancy but rather an idea supported by hard science. One of the first people to realize the implications of…
In Life As A Geological Force, Pieter Westbroek examines how life has an influence on the geology of the planet and also explores some of the holistic models of the geological Earth. If that sounds quite “science-y” that’s because it…
If we accept the idea that the biosphere functions, in some way, as a single living organism and we, almost certainly, must do so based on current evidence – then it should, logically speaking, have some sort of physiology. That’s…
The Molecular Biology of Gaia is not light reading but this shouldn’t dissuade you from delving into George Ronald Williams’s compelling theory. Mr. Williams offers evidence that links the regulation of climate on Earth to self-regulating mechanisms in the cells…
How do you choose a list of sustainable fashion brand directories? By ensuring there’s no greenwashing going on, of course. Each of these directories is hand-picked and focuses on truly sustainable, ethical practices that are kind to people, animals, and…
Everyone knows Vaseline, and almost everyone uses Vaseline too. It’s a brand that’s been around for nearly 150 years but is it cruelty-free? Well, it’s not as straightforward as you might think. Is Vaseline Vegan? In the strictest sense of…
Lynn Margulis, one of the originators of the Gaia Theory, argues in Symbiotic Planet, that Charles Darwin’s Origin of the Species failed to touch on one important topic. The Origin of the Species, in fact. She says that while the…
The Lancet recently published a shocking survey in which it found that more than half of young people today believe that the human race is doomed. Additionally, more than three quarters of them believe that the “future is frightening.” As…
What do you get when you combine Gaia Theory, the idea of a biosphere as a single ecosystem, and microbiology together? It’s not a joke. The answer is Microcosmos and it’s a history of 4 billion years of microbial evolution…