The Wild with Chris Morgan How our planet came to life with Ferris Jabr
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Dec 2, 2025 
Ferris Jabr, an environmental and science writer, delves into the intricate connections between life and geology in his exploration of Earth's evolution. He discusses how life emerged from raw materials, making the planet a self-creating entity. Jabr shares insights on deep microbes that reshape geology, the impact of human activities like plastic pollution, and the geological significance of animals like whales and elephants. He emphasizes the urgency of protecting our environment while highlighting Earth's resilience and ability to recover.
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Climbing The Amazon Research Tower
- Ferris climbed a 1,500-step research tower over the Amazon to watch forest-driven rain.
- From the top he saw trees recycle water and seed rain that affects weather globally.
Life Deep In The Crust
- Deep subsurface microbes 'breathe' rock and alter crust chemistry.
- These microbes can create soil, concentrate metals, and filter groundwater.
Plastiglomerate On Hawaiian Shores
- On Kamilo Beach in Hawaii Ferris found sand fused with plastic into 'plastiglomerate'.
- He observed plastic mixing with sand and forming durable, new geological material.
