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How did early life harness sunlight to transform Earth and make complex life possible? Could Greenland’s rock powder hold the key to capturing CO2?

In this episode of Ignition Sequence, renowned geologist Dr. Minik Rosing takes us back to the Archean Eon, over 3.8 billion years ago, when Earth’s earliest lifeforms transformed the atmosphere through photosynthesis. These profound changes laid the foundation for all complex life as we know it, and Greenland’s ancient rocks provide key insights into this pivotal chapter of Earth’s history.

What you’ll learn:
1. Photosynthesis as a Transformative Force
How early microorganisms used sunlight to reshape Earth’s atmosphere and enable complex life to thrive.
2. Earth’s Ancient Rock Record
Why Greenland’s 3.8-billion-year-old rocks are a treasure trove of evidence about life’s origins and the evolution of Earth’s systems.
3. Harnessing the Power of Rock Flour
The potential of Greenland’s glacial rock powder to absorb atmospheric CO2 and its implications for addressing modern environmental challenges.
4. The Resilience of Earth’s Systems
How Earth’s natural processes, like photosynthesis and weathering, have maintained habitability for billions of years and offer lessons for the future.

Join us on this fascinating journey through deep time, exploring the resilience of life and the interconnected systems that sustain our planet.