The only account written during the original enclosure, Life Under
Glass tells the story of the original crew that lived and worked inside
the Biosphere 2 structure for two years, where they recycled their air,
water, food, and wastes, setting a world record for time spent in a
closed ecological system and gaining valuable insights for confronting
climate change and environmental degradation.
In Life Under Glass, Biosphere 2 crew members, Abigail Alling and Mark
Nelson with co-captain Sally Silverstone present the full account of
their remarkable two year enclosure, written while inside. From the
struggles of growing their own food, to learning how to help sustain
their life-giving atmosphere, the general reader is offered a rare
glimpse into how a group of dedicated researchers managed to surprise
the world and fulfill their dream. In this updated edition, a new
chapter reflects on the legacy of Biosphere 2 and the state of related
scientific progress. Other crews will come and go, but no one else will
face the risks, the uncertainties, and the challenges that this new
breed of explorers did on Biosphere 2's maiden voyage. Here is the
fascinating story of how it all appeared--living under glass.
