Rewilding the planet: An archipelago constructed of sand is bringing new life

Re:Rewilding the planet: An archipelago constructed of sand ... by c54 on Sunday June 18, 2023 @04:22PM (#36384079)

There’s a handful of efforts like this which I find really exciting and hopeful. It’s clear we can do damage to the environment but I think it’s important to try to learn and take positive restorative steps given our position of stewardship of the planet. I’ve heard this kind of effort be called “ecomodernist” as it’s a step after the idea that all human intervention is only destructive and the best option is to do nothing.

Pleistocene park in siberia https://pleistocenepark.ru/

American Prarie plains rewilding in Montana https://americanprairie.org/

Ecomodernist manifesto http://www.ecomodernism.org/

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Re:Rewilding the planet: An archipelago constructed of sand ... by steve_adams_86 on Sunday June 18, 2023 @09:06PM (#36386143)

Another exciting effort is marine sanctuaries in which no one can fish. They tend to be places which are critical ecology for nurturing juveniles of indigenous species, which provides improved opportunities to compete with invasive species and ultimately provides substantial breeding stock for surrounding ecosystems.

There is one near my city and the overflow of life is incredible. Diving near it is like an entirely different world from the areas around it which are far more exposed to noise, pollution, fishing, and so on. It’s very encouraging to see how strong marine ecosystems can be when they’re properly left alone.

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Re:Rewilding the planet: An archipelago constructed of sand ... by atourgates on Monday June 19, 2023 @11:21AM (#36392081)

Related perhaps to the rise of the “decarbonization bro”: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/business/decarb-bros-clim...

Both movements are interesting and likely represent a part, though certainly not a whole, of restoring a more positive balance with our place in the natural world.

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