EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Soil is one of the most vital and most underappreciated substances on Earth, holding the keys to human life, providing our food, medicine and even purifying our water.

And to top it all off, soil is essential in the fight against climate change.

Musician and author, Derek Richard Thomas has dedicated his career to highlighting the importance of soil. His new book is called “How to Make Soil,” which teaches not only the significance of soil, but also just how easy it is for us all to make.

Thomas joined “Your Morning” to discuss.