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Gaia hypothesisModel of the Earth in which its living and nonliving parts are viewed as a complex interacting system that can be thought of as a single organism. Developed c. 1972 largely by British chemist James E. Lovelock and U.S. biologist Lynn Margulis, the Gaia hypothesis is named for the Greek Earth goddess. It postulates that all living things have a regulatory effect on the Earth's environment that promotes life overall; the Earth is homeostatic in support of life-sustaining conditions. The theory is highly controversial. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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GAIA theory, scientific insights and a focus on a living earth make for wonderful, revealing reading in his new book. GAIA theory, scientific insights and a focus on a living earth make for wonderful, revealing reading in his new book. If you don't know, suffice it to say that the Gaia Theory would seem to apply, which makes for a rather flat denouement. |
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