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Do we have to rethink our approach to climate challenges? While renewable energy is useful, reducing emissions alone may not be the whole solution. But there's hope! Nature's own technologies – photosynthesis and rich soil – effectively address the legacy load of carbon in the atmosphere. #savesoil

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