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Rice quality in China and Japan is likely to decline further in the future due to climate change. Photo: Park Misoo CC0 1.0 Universal CC0 1.0 DeedPark Misoo CC0 1.0 Universal CC0 1.0 Deed

Climate change reduces rice quality in China and Japan

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According to a Chinese study, the quality of rice has been deteriorating for decades, and the phenomenon is unlikely to slow down over this century
According to the study, freshwater wetlands boast the highest carbon sequestration potential. Photo: Doug Beckers Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-SA 2.0 DeedAccording to the study, freshwater wetlands boast the highest carbon sequestration potential. Photo: Doug Beckers Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-SA 2.0 Deed

A Tea Bag Tells the Story of Carbon Sequestration in Wetlands

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An unusual experiment sheds light on the impact of climate change on carbon capture in the Earth’s wetlands. In freshwater areas and tidal marshes lies the greatest sequestration potential 
Worldwide, land degradation is growing by 1 million square kilometers per year, explains the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. Drylands include three-quarters of Africa. Photo. Aaron Minnick | World Resources Institute Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DeedAaron Minnick | World Resources Institute Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Deed

“Land degradation is expanding by 1m km2 a year”

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Postdam researchers' snapshot: "transformative actions are needed to stop land degradation". Without reversing course “the Earth's ability to sustain human and environmental well-being is compromised”
The PREPSOIL project was established with the aim of spreading good practices in soil management and education for the younger generation.Prepsoil

Prepsoil designs the future of research and innovation structures

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Prepsoil project presents two reports on taxonomy and economic sustainability of Living Labs and Lighthouse Farms, key players in developing new ideas and solutions for soil health
According to a study by the Universities of Bonn and Minas Gerais, forest destruction in the Amazon region is also harmful to human health. Photo: NASA Earth Observatory images by Lauren Dauphin Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 DeedPhoto: NASA Earth Observatory images by Lauren Dauphin Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 Deed

Protecting reduces respiratory diseases, a study has found

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The study: cracking down on “slash and burn” techniques in forests decreases the concentration of particulate matter in the air and the number of hospitalizations and deaths
The study on microbes focused on forests in the Mediterranean area, one of the European regions most affected by the effects of climate change. Photo: TalkingTree2024 Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DeedTalkingTree2024 Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Deed

Soil impacts on microbes in forests exposed to degradation

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A Spanish study reveals a little-known dynamic in the soil-microbe system. Soil, the authors explain, affects microorganism communities more than plant life cycles do
Worldwide, the natural regrowth of forests can affect a total area of about 215 million hectares in humid tropical regions. Photo: George Shepherd Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DeedGeorge Shepherd Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Deed

Forests restored by nature can sequester 23 billion tonnes of CO2

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The estimate, on a 30-year basis, is contained in a study involving American and Australian scientists: worldwide, spontaneous forest regeneration potentially affects more than 200 million hectares of land
In some areas of Canada, a pathogenic fungus has reduced canola crop yields by up to 50 per cent. Photo: Ayrcan Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC 2.0 DeedPhoto: Ayrcan Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC 2.0 Deed

High soil pH stimulates the growth of a pathogenic canola fungus

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According to Canadian research, alkaline soils especially favour the growth of the fungus, which damages plant tissue by interfering with water and nutrient uptake
Tra i bioprodotti, i teli pacciamanti sono tra quelli i cui vantaggi sono più tangibili: diversamente da quelli prodotti in plastica fossile, a fine coltura si possono incorporare nel terreno con una semplice trinciatura e non hanno costi di lavaggio, rimozione e smaltimento.

‘Biodegradable plastics do not impact ecosystems’

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A study in US shows how bioplastics can degrade in an acceptable timeframe and without harming the environment as long as they are disposed of properly
Some models make it possible to predict the impact of climate on the future distribution of plant species in a given area. Photo: CC0 Public Domain Free for personal and commercial use No attribution requiredSome models make it possible to predict the impact of climate on the future distribution of plant species in a given area. Photo: CC0 Public Domain Free for personal and commercial use No attribution required

How databases anticipate the impact of climate on ecosystems

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Despite incomplete data, some models can effectively predict the impact of climate on biodiversity and the spread of plant species in a natural area

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