Kiss the Ground: How We Can Reverse Climate Change

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[@jurgenahlers1633]

EXCELLENT interview of the co-producers/directors of perhaps the most urgently needed documentary addressing the accelerating , climate chaos, but seen from a most promising, hopeful perspective. The actual film, which shows viable solutions to the immensity of the problem should be shown to all middle and high school students, with followup conversation guide!

[@babakmohebbi3862]

why no one is paying attention? I am trying my best to pass this around just to inform the people around me and perhaps by just words of mouth can start to take root in people. what are we waiting for? once the feed back loop takes hold then we have to look for a new solution which does not exist. just my humble opinion.

[@amberbariaktari]

I am and so much so at 48 I’m heading to college and taking my 12 year old daughter and living on campus for science degrees with a focus in regenerative farming and agriculture in climate change and environmental studies so that I can be doing something about it. ❤❤❤❤. I had been disabled from severe Rheumatoid Arthritis that I had been first diagnosed as a child with and I brought my severe RA disease activity and all RA symptoms down to zero by only eating real whole nutrient dense foods and doing 16/8 time restricted eating and I’m no longer on Enbrel shot or methotrexate and I weight lift and exercise four days a week and can finally finally go to college ❤❤❤❤ so this is what I’m going to be doing for the rest of my life. Also my grandmother had been an invalid from RA since she had been 16 and my mom has all deformed hands and feet from RA and is disabled. I’m the first one to halt the disease. ❤❤❤❤

[@JamesWagner1]

Big money, big government and big science is behind big tech solutions for carbon/climate question. They don’t want real solutions.

[@God_is_good912]

Really good documentary I recommended it to many I have a new bucket list to buy one of these ranches and make a needed change for the better ✅

[@FactualAmericaPodcast]

Sounds like a good plan!

[@alybe2812]

Same, i want to end mass production.

[@rachellaurent4394]

I sent a mass text to all my co workers on this. I didn't know how else to help. So I did what I could.

[@FactualAmericaPodcast]

Thanks for sharing!

[@barrybonner8048]

you guys did such an amazing job, very well done! I share your video a great deal to others.

[@FactualAmericaPodcast]

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[@merhamamaddili7836]

What a nice movie. This reminds us to do something that can change the situation we are in today.

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[@pomelalewis3840]

I wish we could share these videos to FB.

[@tadeasfirich1669]

Thank you for this interview. I love the idea mentioned here: It's just about to put carbon where it should be -> In the ground. Like when you have a mess at home you need to put things in their places.

[@08thriver]

I agree with 90% of what you are saying here. What I do not agree with is tying everything to "Climate change" which is a political agenda, about one world government control, and has nothing to do with creating a better world. I have seen variations of this throughout my life. My generation was not brainwashed by all the fearmongering. What we were taught, was to respect the environment (all you have to do is look at how much waste young people contribute to these days with all the electronics they buy and toss to see this, or look at the way people throw litter everywhere now, even on the floors of their schools.) So along with the great ideas you are presenting here, we need to go back to teaching everyone to be a steward of the planet, back to "waste not, want not", back to taking more personal responsibility for the planet. We cannot depend on government, or government edicts to make positive changes. There is always an agenda there that will is not serve anyone but those in power. We need to do what I heard Jeff Smith, one of the pioneers of the non GMO movement explain. Let our wallets do the talking. When he first mentioned non GMO foods, they were hard to find anywhere. He said when consumers demand non GMO, the marketplace will adjust. That is exactly what has happened since I heard him speak years ago. We chose NON GMO and we got more choices. Choose to only consume meat from pasture raised, humanely treated animals. Choose to fix things, instead of always going on to the next new shiny object. Choose to grow some of our own food. I live in an area where everyone has almost an acre of land and I am the only one who grows anything to eat! All the young people around me are just to busy they say. Let's go back to talking ecology again, NOT the whole climate change nonsense because that just turns people off, who know exactly where that agenda is coming from. Stop making this a political thing, and go back to making it an ethical thing. I remember the power of the TV commercial "Keep America Beautiful" where a crying Indian gave us the message that we were destroying the beauty of our country. Littering stopped dramatically after that! Focus on the importance of each citizen taking personal responsibility instead of legislation and we just might get some where. Keep the power WITH the people, not against it, which is what the Climate Change/UN Agenda 2030 is all about.

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[@pythoncasey]

When I was in school we were taught Komodo Dragons had bacteria in their mouths, now modern science realises it is venom. Science is observation of nature not your feelings, not what oil companies say, and not what greenwashing government says. So how about you come over here to Western Australia and explain how every single freshwater ecosystem is collapsing because of reasons other than Anthropogenic Climate Change? Western Swamp Turtle is found only in two seasonal lakes which now require artificial watering due to unnatural decrease in rainfall. Anti-climate change pro-fossil fuel propaganda of the Australian Government has sentenced those animals to be extinct in my lifetime. Sea turtles of the north require certain temperatures of the sand to sex their offspring, and now very few male sea turtles are being born. Queensland Australia has had it's worst coral bleaching in my lifetime, I've seen the carnage for myself. Very easy to call it "Political Propaganda" in your airconditioned lifestyle, very easy for governments to value fossil fuel industry above all else, but unfortunately those of us in fragile environments and studying ecology on the field , we don't get a choice to "believe in anthropogenic climate change" because we have to face the reality in a society that wants to bury their heads in the sand so that government doesn't take responsibility.

[@user-ge1qq1rp7n]

My Father did this for years & loved his compost he wouldn’t let us throw anything away. And we lived in Brooklyn lol . Then he didn’t years later in NJ. Would love to visit your operation one day.

[@FactualAmericaPodcast]

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[@MsFranHill]

What about the damage done by the geoengineering that is being carried out ?

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[@Aidass86]

Climate is always changing, can't reverse that.

[@thamacdaddy82]

Doesn't mean you have to help make more mess.

[@pythoncasey]

Groundbreaking! you should tell Climate Scientists that, let them know about the extensive records of climate from not only from recorded data but also our well documented geological history through consistent isotopes within layers of fossil, ice, wood, and earth that match the earths position in the solar system which led us to even be aware of the climate through all the ice ages aaaaall the way back to the Carboniferous

[@400brian]

The fact of the matter though is that farmers have been told that the world is running out of food forever, and to date we have stayed ahead of it. So, to get the food producers on board with this is quite simple; it has to be more profitable to change than to keep doing what they are now doing. Trying to force anyone to do it is a fools errand. You need farmer's support and energy to make this happen. BTW, Albert Howard laid out the principles of regenerative ag in his book "An Agricultural Testament" in 1940.

[@psalm1dan]

God said in the bible to let the soil rest....mankind doesn't listen to the Makers "owners manual"

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[@yvonneparkin1618]

Yes in Ireland and all around the world thanks very much truthful lady yes respect 💯✊

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[@harrietkaunda2044]

In the course of adaptations how do we get back to ground zero to support regeneration or nature to heal itself?

[@LEERealDong]

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[@silvieschneider3819]

Please share this now!! worldwide!! moviestars and models help so much with this!! And so many people are already "permaculturing" in every country, we should buy our food there and feed ourselves and give back what we have taken from the starving countries. Of course it sounds naiv to bring back the paradise but we should try and see what happens through this lets say in the next five years! And as the documentary says: Use every little piece of soil you have to plant a tree or grass...Everybody can do this. Lets be together.

[@FactualAmericaPodcast]

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[@savesoil_ash]

Excellent movie ❤️

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[@12588002]

So eye opening

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[@britneyb8876]

How do I lobby and get money to make green roofs on top of all the warehouses they're making in the inland empire? It's taking over and it's crazy

[@habibalwy3217]

So, this movie was like given us the chance that it is okay to eat meat, actually.

[@naturewoman1274]

I think buying grass fed free range, factory farms are horrific for the animals, humans that work there and the earth

[@PrimalPetersen]

Essential.

[@susanavilez9302]

I am noticing many more people interested in home gardening and am concerned because so many of the containers are made from plastics and seems like they could leach and break down into the plants.

[@yvonneparkin1618]

Thanks

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[@ingopinkowski1091]

A lot of people suppress your information. I was several times deletet pointing to your link. Some People have an interest to suppress all this information.

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[@susanavilez9302]

I was scared by global warming in the 70's in HS Oceanography and other science classes, it's happening far faster than anticipated then.

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[@nickjohnson1319]

Great Doc. Spot on!!

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[@blisstickmystic]

I think I will watch this again

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[@nickrutecki99]

The documentary "Kiss the Ground: How We Can Reverse Climate Change" looks at the importance of regenerative agriculture and its usefulness to mitigate climate change. The film highlights the negative impacts of industrial agriculture practices, such as the use of things like synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and the ways regenerative practices could help change this positively, such as crop rotation and the use of cover crops. I wanna look at the ethical considerations involved in agriculture and the potential for regenerative practices to promote human health, social justice, and environmental sustainability. An ethical principle of health that is relevant to regenerative agriculture is the principle of non-maleficence. This principle states that healthcare providers should not cause harm to their patients. In the context of agriculture, which we can look at from a public health standpoint, this principle can be applied to the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, which have been linked to negative health impacts for farmers and their consumers. For example, a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that exposure to pesticides was associated with an increased risk of cancer, neurological disorders, and respiratory problems among farmers (Damalas and Eleftherohorinos, 2011). If we used Regenerative agriculture practices, on the other hand, we would prioritize the health of the soil, which can lead to healthier crops and reduced the need for pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. A study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment found that regenerative practices such as cover cropping and reduced tillage can improve soil health, reduce erosion, and increase crop yields (Teasdale et al., 2011). This can indeed lead to healthier food for consumers and a much safer working environment for farmers. In promoting human health, regenerative agriculture can also promote social justice by supporting small-scale farmers and promoting local small food systems. The documentary highlights the importance of supporting farmers who use regenerative practices, like those involved in the movement for a regenerative organic certification. By supporting these farmers in particular, consumers can help to create a more equitable food system that creates local access, values sustainable practices and supports small-scale farmers. Finally and importantly regenerative agriculture can promote environmental sustainability by sequestering carbon in the soil. The film explains how regenerative practices help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the amount of carbon we can store in the soil. According to a study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, if regenerative practices were adopted on all agricultural land, they would sequester up to 14% of global CO2 emissions (Paustian et al., 2016). Overall, "Kiss the Ground" is a compelling film with a great argument for the importance of regenerative agriculture in mitigating climate change and we can see how it is connected to promoting ethical principles of health. By connecting with our environment we can prioritize soil health, supporting small-scale farmers, and reducing reliance on synthetic inputs, regenerative agriculture has the potential to promote human health, social justice, and environmental sustainability. References: Damalas, C. A., & Eleftherohorinos, I. G. (2011). Pesticide exposure, safety issues, and risk assessment indicators. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 8(5), 1402-1419. Teasdale, J. R., Coffman, C. B., Mangum, R. W., & Weil, R. R. (2011). Cover crops and weed management. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 140(1-2), 165-173. Paustian, K., Lehmann, J., Ogle, S., Reay, D., Robertson, G. P., & Smith, P. (2016). Climate-smart soils. Nature, 532(7597), 49-57.

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[@Kimbermom4908]

Watching it on Netflix. Gavin Newsom is in the documentary. He is not one of the good guys!

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[@bryansmith7706]

Woody,…deal accepted.

[@susanavilez9302]

Jason Mraz lives near me; he's growing coffee and blueberries.

[@patriciamayhew6321]

Climate change is cyclical and has happened for millions of years. Talk about soil and how to improve the soil. The film talks down to farmers and belittles them. Stop with the “holier than thou” attitude. Make friends with farmers instead of enemies.

[@FactualAmericaPodcast]

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[@jonpatterson7211]

Patricia, I watched the film and I got a different take from it than you did. I'll start by saying that were it not for farmers, we'd be fighting and scratching for every mouthful of food we could get. The parents of almost every classmate I had were farmers, so I grew up in farming country. They were (and still are) good solid, hard working people who are willing to roll the dice every season in hopes of a good outcome, knowing all the while that a couple of bad years in a row is all it takes to force them into another way of making a living. It takes a lot of courage to know that and do it anyway. The message I got was more about the way farming is carried out, the changes farmers could make that could improve the situation and according to that one farmer out in the plains, make them a buttload more money. If you can find the time, sit down and watch "Kiss the Ground" again-the actual Netflix documentary, not this review of it. I think you'll find that "Talk about the soil and how to improve the soil" was about all they did for the first 3rd of the movie. It makes way more sense to me than all these solar and wind farms and all this BS about electric vehicles. Best wishes to you and yours.

[@lillsill]

#savesoil ❤

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[@theokirkley]

I don't agree with introducing more cattle in the environment. They can eat and destroy a lot of the plants.

[@aminabeghum9047]

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[@dickbutt7854]

We need carbon dioxide. Are people forgetting what they were taught in first grade? PLANTS FEED ON CO2.

[@PrimalPetersen]

There are over 7 billion humans and billions of mammals exhaling co2. I think we’re good with co2 amounts.

[@dickbutt7854]

@@PrimalPetersen you're not listening.

[@08thriver]

exactly!!!!

[@FactualAmericaPodcast]

Great point

[@user-bh1fo2wg1g]

But not the levels that are on Venus !

[@chrissowers5663]

No climate change just more ship traffic 🙄

[@user-bh1fo2wg1g]

This can only grow 🪴🌲💐

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