While ‘above ground’ biodiversity tends to capture the public’s attention as a leading indicator of climate change, sustainability experts caution that microbiomes are just as worthy to consider.
Microbiomes, such as those found in our stomachs or in soil, are vast universes of microbial communities that do the work ‘at a grassroots level’ to keep organic matter alive.
In this presentation, climate innovator Matthew Warnken highlights the importance of soil microbiomes and the role they play in maintaining biodiverse food systems in a changing climate.