So much for James Lovelock’s Gaia hypothesis–the idea that life sustains habitable conditions on earth. Enter The Medea Hypothesis. Peter Ward argues that most of Earth’s mass extinctions were caused life itself, and we have the hydrogen sulfide markers to prove it.
There’s an interesting TED Talk here (about 20 minutes).
Published by Norm Benson
My name is Norm Benson and I'm currently researching and writing a biography of Walter C. Lowdermilk.
In addition to being a writer, I'm an avid homebrewer.
I'm also a registered professional forester in California with thirty-five years of experience. My background includes forest management, fire fighting, law enforcement, teaching, and public information.
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