Program Crafoord Academy Lecture 7 april 2025 (1)
Earth’s rock record covers 4 billon years, and even the oldest rocks we know show traces of life. Life has shaped the evolution of our planet. Life helped build the mountains and life controls Earth climate. We are part of this life. Understanding how life affected Earth in the deep geologic past can show us the way to a better future for humanity and avert pending disasters. Our scientific knowle