Author: George Monbiot

Soil: The secret world beneath our feet is mind-blowing

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2025-12-302022-05-08 by George Monbiot

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Beneath our feet is an ecosystem so astonishing that it tests the limits of our imagination. It’s as diverse as a rainforest or a coral reef. We depend on it for 99% of our food, yet we scarcely know it. … Read more

Capitalism is killing the planet – it’s time to stop buying into our destruction

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2025-12-302021-11-07 by George Monbiot

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There is a myth about human beings that withstands all evidence. It’s that we always put our survival first. This is true of other species. When confronted by an impending threat, such as winter, they invest great resources into avoiding … Read more