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Kristin Ohlson is an American writer and journalist whose work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Smithsonian, and Discover. She is the author of several nonfiction books focusing on science, environment, and human stories, and she has received awards for her contributions to environmental journalism.
Known for: The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies Are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet
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The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies Are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet
In this book, journalist Kristin Ohlson explores the emerging science of soil restoration and its potential to reverse climate change. She profiles scientists, farmers, and environmentalists who are discovering how healthy soil can capture carbon, improve food production, and restore ecosystems. The narrative connects human activity, agriculture, and the planet’s carbon cycle, offering a hopeful vision for environmental renewal through regenerative practices.
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The Forgotten Foundation: Soil as a Living Ecosystem
For centuries, we have walked on soil without seeing it. Our eyes catch the green of plants or the blue of skies, but not the dark, rich world that makes both possible. In the opening chapters, I lay out what recent science now confirms: soil is alive. Within a teaspoon of healthy soil, there can be...
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The Carbon Connection: Understanding the Soil Cycle
As I spoke with biogeochemists and agronomists around the world, one truth became impossible to ignore: the carbon problem that haunts our atmosphere has an underground solution. In the natural world, carbon moves continuously—in plants, animals, and soil. Through photosynthesis, plants draw carbon ...
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About Kristin Ohlson
Kristin Ohlson is an American writer and journalist whose work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Smithsonian, and Discover. She is the author of several nonfiction books focusing on science, environment, and human stories, and she has received awards for her contributions to e...
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Kristin Ohlson is an American writer and journalist whose work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Smithsonian, and Discover. She is the author of several nonfiction books focusing on science, environment, and human stories, and she has received awards for her contributions to e...
Kristin Ohlson is an American writer and journalist whose work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Smithsonian, and Discover. She is the author of several nonfiction books focusing on science, environment, and human stories, and she has received awards for her contributions to environmental journalism.
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Kristin Ohlson is an American writer and journalist whose work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Smithsonian, and Discover. She is the author of several nonfiction books focusing on science, environment, and human stories, and she has received awards for her contributions to environmental journalism.
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