Il taglio del 20% nell’impiego dei fertilizzanti chimici raccomandato dall’Unione Europea non sarebbe sufficiente per raggiungere l’obiettivo fissato dal Green Deal di dimezzare le perdite di nutrienti entro il 2030. Foto: Vladimir Srajber pexels free to use

Cutting fertilizer use will not be enough to meet EU nitrogen targets

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A study by the UFZ in Leipzig reveals that a 20% reduction in the use of nitrogen fertilizers will result in a relatively modest decrease in nutrient losses to soil. Regional agricultural systems are a decisive factor
Wetlands sequestered an average of one billion tons of carbon per year in the first two decades of the 21st century. Photo: Svetlana Makarova Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-SA 2.0 Deed Photo: Svetlana Makarova Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-SA 2.0 Deed

A Chinese study has quantified 20 years of carbon sequestration in wetlands

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Research by the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals that wetlands sequestered an average of one billion tons of carbon per year in the first two decades of the century. Seventy percent of this capture takes place in tropical areas
In the Niger Delta, decades of uncontrolled oil extraction have severely compromised the soil. Photo: Luka Tomac/Friends of the Earth International Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-SA 2.0 DeedPhoto: Luka Tomac/Friends of the Earth International Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-SA 2.0 Deed

Soil microbes tell the story of oil contamination

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An international study has revealed how microbes can act as markers to distinguish between recent and ancient oil pollution. This overcomes the limitations of traditional chemical analysis
Fires are the main cause of prolonged heat stress in degraded tropical forests. Photo: Bruno Kelly/Amazônia Real/11/08/2020 Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 DeedBruno Kelly/Amazônia Real/11/08/2020 Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 Deed

In the Amazon region post-fire stress can last in forests for decades

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NASA research shows that forests in the region affected by fires remain warmer than normal for at least 30 years. This has obvious consequences for their carbon storage and climate mitigation capacity
Nearly 30 billion tons of carbon have been stored for millennia in the Congo peatlands. Photo: Ricky Martin/CIFOR Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DeedPhoto: Ricky Martin/CIFOR Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Deed

Congo peatlands are over 40,000 years old, researchers find

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An international study reveals Congo peatlands are much older than expected. The discover provide new insights to the studies on the global carbon cycle
The Observatory launched by FAO aims to measure, monitor, and protect soil biodiversity on a global scale. Photo: Pixabay, published prior to July 2017 under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication licensePixabay, published prior to July 2017 under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication license

FAO Launches the Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory

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The UN agency unveils new project to expand monitoring capacity and provide a scientific foundation for biodiversity protection and sustainable soil use
Scientists have not yet fully understood how roots develop in the soil depth. Image: Konstantinos Kourtidis Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DeedKonstantinos Kourtidis Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 Deed

Plant roots could store more carbon than previously expected at greater depths

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An American study reveals the existence of a second layer of roots developed by several plant species—often overlooked—that enables additional carbon sequestration
The impact and frequency of extreme heat will increase in Southeast Asia, South America, and equatorial Africa. Photo: Nina R, Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0 Deed)Nina R, Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0 Deed)

Extreme heat waves are becoming longer and more frequent

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A study on abnormal heat phenomena, involving researchers from the United States and Chile, reveals an acceleration of the trend on a global scale. Tropical regions are the most affected
In the tropics, previously ignored trees result in an additional cover of nearly 400 million hectares, or 17% of the total Photo: Karina Carvalho CC0 1.0 Universal CC0 1.0 Deed Karina Carvalho CC0 1.0 Universal CC0 1.0 Deed

The trees that weren’t there: a new map reveals previously unseen plants in the tropics

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New research reconsiders the presence of trees in tropical regions. Until now models excluded one in six plants. Thus ignoring the related ecological benefits
il Parco Nazionale di Doñana National Park in Spagna è una delle aree più colpite dagli effetti della siccità. FOTO: Ministero spagnolo per la Transizione ecologica e la Demografia (MITECO), 2022.

The Mediterranean is among the world’s hardest-hit drought hotspots

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A new UNCCD report has identified the environmental, social, and economic impacts of drought in the most affected areas in 2023-2024, including Spain, Morocco, and Turkey. "A global catastrophe spanning millions of square kilometers and affecting millions of people."

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