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The degree of urbanisation reduces wild bees and butterfly diversity
Environment, NewsGerman research confirms that the degree of overbuilding and the quality of the local habitat influence the activity of bees and other insects. Interactions with plants decrease. Yet urban meadows and pastures, with the right actions, can be precious contexts for pollinators. Starting from a suitable height of the vegetation...

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.

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

Loss of urban biodiversity is a threat to human health
Environment, NewsLoss of microbial biodiversity in degraded soils, which is particularly prevalent in cities, promotes the spread of bacterial pathogens and antibiotic resistance, says an international study. Restoring green spaces, by contrast, creates a biological barrier to their spread

What actions for soil health? The EU gives the floor to the citizens
Environment, NewsLa Commissione europea sta lavorando a una proposta normativa che introduca misure di contrasto al degrado del suolo. Per ascoltare il punto di vista di esperti e cittadini ha lanciato una consultazione pubblica. Obiettivo: individuare le azioni considerate più efficaci e condivise. Termine ultimo per partecipare: 24 ottobre 2022

Europe has lost 3,600 km2 of soil due to land take in seven years
Environment, NewsBetween 2012 and 2018, soil loss mainly affected suburbs and semi-rural areas that play a key role in ecological balance with severe consequences for the climate, the European Environment Agency says

EU ready to work on soil law: “Net consumption must go to zero by 2050”
Environment, NewsThe Commission has announced a European law for soil protection by 2023. Debora Fino (Re Soil): "An historic choice, now Member States can take a major step forward". Concerns over France and Germany's position

Madrid launches its Urban Forest: a 75 km green ring
Environment, NewsUrban forest getting started: the Spanish capital announces the winning projects The goal? To protect soil, climate and ecosystems

Soil SOS: here are the enemies that are robbing it of its health
Environment, Investigation, world soil dayThis is a battle that is being fought under the radar, but our health, the health of ecosystems, agricultural systems and the economy depend on it. We have identified 5 issues that need to be addressed, at all levels, to restore soil health