How Microbes Are Solving the World's Biggest Environmental Challenges with Rudy Montes & Cheyne Robertson, Ep.92
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This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series!
What if nature itself could help clean up our most toxic messes? That’s the promise of bioremediation, a groundbreaking process that uses living organisms—like microbes, plants, and fungi—to restore polluted environments. In this episode, we’re joined by two guests who are leading the charge in this field: Cheyne Robertson, founder of Ergofito Bio, whose expertise lies in leveraging microbial solutions to heal ecosystems, and Rudy Montes, founder of Phoenix Harvest, a U.S. Army veteran turned environmental innovator working to transform toxic sites into thriving, sustainable landscapes. Together, we explore the science, challenges, and hope behind bioremediation, and the ways it could reshape our approach to environmental restoration.
Highlights
- What is Bioremediation?
- What role do microbes play in bioremediation?
- What are some real-life examples of Bioremediation in action?
What YOU Can Do
- Superfund cleanups often rely on federal funding through the EPA. Contact your representatives and advocate for increased funding and stricter enforcement of environmental regulations.
- Support legislation that holds polluters accountable for the costs of cleanup, ensuring the burden doesn’t fall solely on taxpayers.
- Learn about Superfund sites in your area using the EPA’s Superfund Site Locator Tool.
Resources
- Ergofito Bio
- Phoenix Harvest
- Get your tickets to EarthX
- Keep an eye out for Richard Harmer’s EarthX ProPlanet Podcast—coming soon!
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