Crucial Lessons in Planetary Stewardship from Two Years in Biosphere 2
Life Under Glass offers a unique firsthand account of one of the most ambitious ecological experiments ever undertaken, Biosphere 2. Written by crew members Abigail Alling, Mark Nelson, and co-captain Sally Silverstone, the book chronicles their experience living and working inside the world’s largest closed ecological system for two years.
Within the sealed glass structure, the crew recycled their air, water, food, and waste while managing a complex living system that included a farm, coral reef, rainforest, desert, savannah, and ocean. Their mission was to explore how humans could live sustainably within a self-contained environment while gaining valuable insights into ecological balance and planetary stewardship.
Combining personal stories with scientific discovery, Life Under Glass takes readers inside the daily challenges and achievements of life in Biosphere 2, from growing food and maintaining ecosystem health to adapting to the unexpected realities of living in complete isolation from the outside world. The result is an inspiring story of teamwork, innovation, and the human capacity to imagine and create new possibilities for the future of life on Earth and beyond.
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