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Urbanization promotes increasing emissions from the soil
Environment, NewsAs 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

Solar farms may encourage soil erosion in U.S.
Environment, NewsVirginia 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

Extensive farming increases flooding in South America
Agricultural Industry, NewsAccording to an Anglo-Argentine study, the spread of large-scale agriculture over the last four decades has favoured the rise of water tables in the plains of South America. Substitution of native vegetation has been crucial factor

Soil liquefaction is still a big issue in Turkey
Environment, NewsThere is more than just the force of nature behind the widespread building collapses experienced during earthquakes in Turkey. Poor construction practices and bad choices in fact foster soil fragility

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

61% of European soil is unhealthy, JRC confirms
Environment, NewsJoint Research Centre data snapshot the health of continental soils, showing numbers in line with past predictions. Organic carbon reduction, biodiversity loss and peatland deterioration are the most widespread problems

Climate and drought are the perfect recipe for disruption (not just) in California
Environment, NewsDuring extended drought periods, soil loses its ability to absorb water, writes The New York Times. When rain occurs, landslide risk increases. A combination of phenomena that climate change makes increasingly frequent

Soil microbes are a valuable resource. Including in case of earthquake
Environment, NewsNitrogen gas emitted by microbes helps stabilize soil by preventing building collapse during seismic events, US research shows. Encouraging this process means avoiding concrete injections while reducing damage to the environment

Asia has its first ‘soil atlas’
Environment, NewsIt was created by the FAO Global Soil Partnership together with the Joint Research Center of the EU Commission. The tool will help to better understand the characteristics of the different soils of the continent. Among them, some of the most fertile on the planet. The food future of humanity depends on their sustainable management

See some WEF’s suggestions to protect European soil from drought emergency
Environment, NewsThe combination of long-term drought and subsequent heavy rains is putting a strain on Europe's dry soils. From the World Economic Forum, five strategies to counter land erosion