229 | "Regeneration Is the Only Way Forward" - Paul Hawken | Connection, Carbon & the Future of Life

Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration

A single cell of carbon contains trillions of molecules, and its role in connecting all life is immeasurable. American environmentalist Paul Hawken decided to study indigenous languages to further explore the beauty of the most versatile element on the planet that animates the entirety of the living world. Joining Corinna Bellizzi, he talks about his book “Carbon: The Book of Life” and how it opened his eyes to the fact that regeneration is the singular key to humanity’s survival. He stresses the importance of embracing regenerative agricultural practices, nature-based solutions, and indigenous knowledge to ensure the planet’s longevity and sustainability. Paul also explains why he considers “we” as the most dangerous pronoun and how to rethink our daily choices in a world addicted to overconsumption.

About Guest:

Paul Hawken starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce, and consults with heads of state and CEOs on climatic, economic and ecological regeneration. He has written nine books published in 30 languages including six national and New York Times bestsellers: Growing a Business, The Next Economy, The Ecology of Commerce, Blessed Unrest, Drawdown and Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis In One Generation. He is the founder of Project Drawdown, Regeneration.org, and just completed his latest work, Carbon: The Book of Life which is published by Penguin Random House. It was released on March 18, 2025.

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Show Notes: Final audio

• 00:02:07 - Writing The Book ‘Carbon’
• 00:10:15 - The Growing Impact Of Regenerative Agriculture
• 00:21:57 - Regeneration: The Only Path Forward
• 00:34:46 - Living In A Consumerist And Capitalist Society
• 00:42:49 - Changing The Topography Of Living Spaces
• 00:52:24 - How Life Exists Within A Single Cell
• 00:59:40 - Some Regenerative Solutions From ‘Carbon’
• 01:07:05 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

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