Environmental DNA (eDNA) offers more clear benefits than traditional techniques for soil ecosystem analyse. Photo: U.S. Army, Jessica Vandrick Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC 2.0)U.S. Army, Jessica Vandrick Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC 2.0)

eDNA discloses the secrets of soil and helps us to protect it

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eDNA enables scientists to extend their analyses of soil and ecosystems beyond the limits of traditional indicators
Seed and seedling production in the United States is still inadequate to meet reforestation goals. Photo: Lance Cheung, USDA public domain https://www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov/22021263075Lance Cheung, USDA public domain https://www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov/22021263075

Seed shortage puts American reforestation at risk

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United States are suffering from seed, seedling and workers shortage. As a result, a study warns, reforestation plans are not achievable
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Glyphosate-treated soils say goodbye to invertebrates

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A research from Mexico: the use of the controversial pesticide reduces the concentration of macroinvertebrates thus depriving the soil of their ecosystem services.
The request by MEPs comes in response to a troubling picture: as of today, EU land in poor condition accounts for at least 60 percent of total arable land. Photo: CC-BY-4.0: © European Union 2019 - Source: EP". (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Photo: CC-BY-4.0: © European Union 2019 - Source: EP". (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

EU lawmakers call for Soil Directive

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The Environment Committee of the Europarliament calls for a soil directive. Now it's up to the EU Commission. But time is running out
Maurizio Martina FAO Agricoltura

Martina (FAO): “Produce better, consuming less. Agriculture must change model”

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The FAO Deputy Director to Re Soil Foundation: "Sustainable land management is a turning point to ensure agricultural production and food sovereignty. I hope that the EU will soon change the directive on soils"
If foreign aid is made available Brazil will succeed in reducing Amazon deforestation by 30%-40%, says Environment Minister Ricardo Salles. Photo: Martha de Jong-Lantink Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)Martha de Jong-Lantink Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Brazil will save the Amazon… as long as US and Norway pay for it

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Minister Salles is asking for $1 billion from the international community to save the Amazon. But his country's position is controversial.
Microbes diversity in soil has a positive impact on carbon sequestration capacity. Photo: Alice Dohnalkova (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu) Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)Alice Dohnalkova (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu) Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)

Microbes, soil and CO2: diversity is better

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According to a U.S. study, a healthy soil with a wider diversity of microbes is capable of capturing more CO2
Tra il 2019 e il 2020 il numero di incendi e l’area bruciata hanno superato la media degli ultimi dodici anni. Foto: Pavel Koubek © European Union 2018 Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) https://www.flickr.com/photos/eu_echo/42117320380

Here is the EU strategy against wildfires: plans, funds and soil protection

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Wildfires threat 78 million Europeans. Climate and soil are crucial factors. EU proposes a new strategy to deal with the issue.
agriculture, plastic, mulches

“Plastic in soils, why the EU Commission has not yet raised this issue?”

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The European Circular Bioeconomy Policy Initiative accuses the EU Commission of neglecting the issue of plastic contamination in the soil. The proposal: allowing the use of only certified compostable bioplastic. Italy indicated as an example to imitate
Forest coverage in Europe has grown 9% since 1990. Photo: Roman Boed Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) Free for personal and commercial use Attribution requiredRoman Boed Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) Free for personal and commercial use Attribution required

European forests are expanding. But their future is unwritten

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Forests coverage in Europe has grown 9% since 1990. But fires and low corporate profitability are still unsolved issues

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