Biological remediation and geoengineering: systemic solutions to environmental degradation
Original framing: “The Download: worms fight pollution, and geoengineering faces reality” — MIT Technology Review
Indigenous communities have long used earthworms and microbial cultures to enhance soil fertility and manage waste. These practices are part of a broader ecological worldview that integrates human activity with natural cycles, offering a model for sustainable agriculture.
The integration of biological solutions like worms and microbes into pollution management must be understood within the broader context of industrial agriculture and environmental degradation.
Indigenous knowledge systems offer a foundation for sustainable practices that have been historically marginalized. By combining scientific validation with cross-cultural exchange and policy reform, we can move toward a more just and ecologically resilient future. This synthesis requires not only technological innovation but also a transformation in how we value and distribute environmental knowledge and power.