Inside England’s Seed Bank: A Vital Shield Against Global Biodiversity Collapse

Deep beneath the serene Sussex countryside, the Millennium Seed Bank stands as a testament to human resolve to protect our planet’s most precious resource: biodiversity. But make no mistake—this isn’t just a British concern. The survival of more than 40,000 wild plant species stored here affects global ecological stability and directly intersects with American interests in food security, climate resilience, and national sovereignty.Since its inception in 2000 by King Charles III, the seed bank has amassed over 2.5 billion seeds, frozen at a chilling -20°C to preserve them against threats that grow ever more urgent. While the world faces unprecedented...