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Excess nitrogen also impacts soil invertebrates and insects
Environment, NewsA Dutch meta-analysis of 126 studies conducted worldwide illustrates the consequences of nitrogen accumulation for soil microfauna. Effects vary across species. Climate factor

“Colombian government’s fight against deforestation has been a failure,” NGOs say
Environment, NewsOperation Artemis, launched by the Colombian government to combat deforestation, has benefited a minimal share of the affected areas, argue NGOs Mongabay and Cuestión Pública. Abuses to indigenous communities have been reported

Canadian researchers start a soil carbon measurement project
Agricultural Industry, NewsAn annual project in the state of Saskatchewan will collect data on soil carbon occurrence. The goal is to assess soil effects and generate measurable and verifiable emission credits

Insects in decline? “it’s a fault of soil consumption and pollution”
Environment, NewsA Swiss-German study investigated the main factors behind the constant decline of insects and their biodiversity. Invasive species and intensive agriculture are also of concern. 40% of all species will be at risk of extinction in the coming decades.

Soil moisture is a key factor in predicting droughts and floods
Environment, NewsAccording to a study from U.S., variation in soil moisture is the crucial factor in understanding extreme phenomena such as droughts and floods and Overcoming uncertainty related to climate change

Variety of trees promotes carbon and nitrogen sequestration
Environment, NewsAn increase in the number of tree species stimulates greater carbon and nitrogen sequestration, Canadian research explains. But biodiversity is in decline. Promoting it means mitigating climate change and reducing land degradation

“China must change direction in its anti-desertification strategy”
Agricultural Industry, NewsThe actions promoted in China in the 21st century have reportedly produced limited benefits, a recent study finds. Among other things, Beijing's "Grain for Green" plan has decreased the incomes of farmers and herders. Other natural factors have mainly weighed on land regeneration

Greenpeace targets Hyundai: “75 of its excavators are at the service of deforestation in the Amazon”
Environment, NewsThe accusation by the environmental organization: in the Amazon, gold miners use the Korean manufacturer's vehicles to destroy indigenous community lands. "Now Hyundai should cooperate with the Brazilian government."

Queensland is the epicenter of deforestation in Australia
Environment, NewsIn Australia, livestock expansion fuels record deforestation in the state of Queensland. The phenomenon complicates climate mitigation ambitions in the country

Flash droughts are becoming the new normal
Environment, NewsIn six decades, flash droughts have increased in 74 percent of the Planet's regions, says a Chinese study. Climate change remains the main critical factor