Matteo Cavallito, Autore presso Re Soil Foundation

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Environment, News

Earthworms are changing Canadian forests

Invasive species of earthworm affect microbial composition by altering overall soil conditions, Canadian research explains. Influencing nutrient and carbon cycling

22 September 2023 by Matteo Cavallito

Environment, News

Waste incineration leaves a heavy legacy in soils

Where waste was once burned, higher concentrations of lead are detected in the soil, says research from Duke University. With obvious health consequences

21 September 2023 by Matteo Cavallito

Agricultural Industry, News

“There’s no Net Zero with nitrogen fertilizers”, Soil Association says

According to the British association, fossil-based nitrogen fertilizers are an obstacle to achieving Net Zero. In contrast, “there is a need to support nature-friendly approaches”

20 September 2023 by Matteo Cavallito

Environment, News

Urbanization promotes increasing emissions from the soil

As a result of urbanization, soil nitrous oxide emissions increase 153%, according to a new study. At the same time, the ability to absorb methane is reduced

18 September 2023 by Matteo Cavallito

Environment, News

Here’s how drought stress alters soil function in the rainforest

Drought progressively reduces the ability of soil to consume biogenic volatile organic compounds according to a German study. The emission intensifies after soil rewetting

14 September 2023 by Matteo Cavallito

Innovation & Technology, News

Nanotechnology and nanomaterials are useful allies in soil protection

The technological use of nanomaterials in soil stabilization, writes AZoNano journal, occurs with reduced environmental impact compared to the impact generated by the use of traditional techniques

13 September 2023 by Matteo Cavallito

Agricultural Industry, News

Deep soil testing reduces fertilizer spending

A study from Texas quantified the average savings associated with reducing fertilizer use after soil testing. For a 1,000-acre U.S. farm, it exceeds $130,000 per year

12 September 2023 by Matteo Cavallito

Environment, News

Solar farms may encourage soil erosion in U.S.

Virginia Tech researchers will analyze erosion risk in the state’s solar installations. In the U.S., the problem is real. But several solutions are available

7 September 2023 by Matteo Cavallito

Environment, News

Ball milling cleans soil of persistent fluoride

Researchers in New Zealand are testing a solution against fluoride pollution. The technique has made it possible to degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the molecular level with 99.9 percent efficacy

6 September 2023 by Matteo Cavallito

Environment, News

Saudi Arabia also bets on mangroves

The Kingdom plans to plant 50 to 100 million mangrove trees “in the coming years.” An initiative to protect biodiversity that once again highlights the key role of this plant species in mitigating climate and contributing to soil protection

4 September 2023 by Matteo Cavallito

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Earthworms are changing Canadian forests

Waste incineration leaves a heavy legacy in soils

“There’s no Net Zero with nitrogen fertilizers”, Soil Association says

Urbanization promotes increasing emissions from the soil

Here’s how drought stress alters soil function in the rainforest

Nanotechnology and nanomaterials are useful allies in soil protection

Deep soil testing reduces fertilizer spending

Solar farms may encourage soil erosion in U.S.

Ball milling cleans soil of persistent fluoride

Saudi Arabia also bets on mangroves

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