John Todd, a biologist and Earth steward, is at the forefront of the new field called ecological design, which applies the intelligence of nature to human needs. After decoding this intelligence, it can be used technologically in order to reduce the destructive impact of humankind on the planet. Todd tells about the work being done to create living technologies in the areas of food production, generation of fuels, conversions of wastes, repairing of environments, and, in his own case, the restoration of degraded and polluted waters.

John Todd, a biologist and Earth steward, is at the forefront of the new field called ecological design, which applies the intelligence of nature to human needs. After decoding this intelligence, it can be used technologically in order to reduce the destructive impact of humankind on the planet. Todd tells about the work being done to create living technologies in the areas of food production, generation of fuels, conversions of wastes, repairing of environments, and, in his own case, the restoration of degraded and polluted waters.

John Todd, a biologist and Earth steward, is at the forefront of the new field called ecological design, which applies the intelligence of nature to human needs. After&nbsp;decoding this intelligence, it can be used technologically in order to reduce the destructive impact of humankind on the planet. Todd tells about the work being done to create living technologies in the areas of food production, generation of fuels, conversions of wastes, repairing of environments, and, in his own case, the restoration of degraded and polluted waters.

Ecological Design: Reinventing the Future – John Todd

The 1st Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures of October 1981 emphasized the importance of vibrant regional economies at a time when the focus of the nation was on an expanding global economy. Much has happened since then. The promise of the global economy has faded in face of ever greater wealth disparity and environmental degradation. There is growing interest in building a new economy that is just and recognizes planetary limits. The speakers of the Schumacher Lecture Series continue to be at the forefront of this movement. 

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The 1st Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures of October 1981 emphasized the importance of vibrant regional economies at a time when the focus of the nation was on an expanding global economy. Much has happened since then. The promise of the global economy has faded in face of ever greater wealth disparity and environmental degradation. There is growing interest in building a new economy that is just and recognizes planetary limits. The speakers of the Schumacher Lecture Series continue to be at the forefront of this movement. Visit centerforneweconomics.org/donate to support our work.

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