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Growing sandstorms. 25% are human-related
Environment, NewsUNCCD: The problem of sand and dust storms is exacerbated by poor land and water management, drought and climate change. Choosing the correct agricultural practices can stem them

Crushed volcanic rock helps soil capture carbon
Environment, NewsA new study highlights the effectiveness of rock dust in aiding the process. Even under severe drought conditions

Climate change intensifies extreme heat in the soil
Environment, NewsAccording to a German study, extreme heat events occur more frequently in the soil than in the air. Germany, France, Italy and central Europe are the most affected areas

Some soil bacteria will adapt to climate change
Environment, NewsAn Austrian study highlighted the behavior of soil bacteria during drought. "Simulating future climate conditions actually resulted in more bacteria remaining active despite drought," the authors explain

Europe will be facing drought more often
Environment, NewsThe Commission has made available a database and a continental atlas of drought risk. A study of past data reveals negative predictions: the phenomenon will occur more often in the future

Climate change puts 40 percent of biodiversity in eastern Brazil at risk
Environment, NewsIn the Catinga forest rising temperatures threaten to destroy nearly half the biodiversity by 2060, a Brazilian study says. Ecosystem services are under threat

Here’s how drought stress alters soil function in the rainforest
Environment, NewsDrought progressively reduces the ability of soil to consume biogenic volatile organic compounds according to a German study. The emission intensifies after soil rewetting

UN is looking for its young Land Heroes
Environment, NewsThere is time until Oct. 15 to apply for UNCCD Land Heroes, the UN campaign that aims to bring out success stories in combating drought, desertification and land degradation

UN official: “A great climate-related food crisis is coming sooner than expected”
Agricultural Industry, NewsThis was stated by the president of the UN Conference on Desertification, Alain-Richard Donwahi. Climate change and poor agricultural practices impacting soil health are crucial factors

Mediterranean forests face desertification risk
Environment, NewsIn the past, forests around the Mediterranean Sea partly turned into steppes within a few decades as precipitation rates changed. Today, a German research explains, this scenario could happen again