“For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.”
Jacques Cousteau
I grew up with these words, and who could have known how much foresight Jacques Cousteau had, already back then? For us at Longevity, it has become clear: we can’t write about futureproofing our health without talking about future-proofing our planet.
For the simple fact is, without a healthy planet, humanity has no prospects at all of longevity.
The main driving force behind climate change is the emission of greenhouse gases through human activities. Yes? it’s us. We’re the problem, but thankfully also the solution!
Humankind has systematically created a climate crisis through our consumption habits and need to progress. Some would argue that it’s the natural way for humanity to move forward; others believe that our greed and need for instant gratification are out of control. Whatever your view, the fact is, the Earth can no longer sustain the current
