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Newly discovered bacteria breaks down toxic soil pollutants

February 24, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

All animals, including humans, host a collection of friendly bacteria that help us digest food and fight infection. Such kinds of friendly microbes are also found in soil to help plants grow, cope with stress, and fight off pests. These incredible microscopic beings are also … [Read more...] about Newly discovered bacteria breaks down toxic soil pollutants

How soil restoration will play a critical role in the future of global food systems

September 3, 2019 by Kristy Jansen

What’s the secret to feeding a global population that will reach 10 billion by 2050? Earth and Space Sciences professor David R. Montgomery says soil restoration is the answer. Unfortunately, one-third of the world’s population already suffers from the effects of degraded soil … [Read more...] about How soil restoration will play a critical role in the future of global food systems

Scientists in China show organic farm can store more carbon than it emits

May 1, 2015 by Jurriaan Kamp

Agriculture is a driving factor of global greenhouse gas emissions. Livestock alone contributes 18% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. The good news is that healthy soil is a carbon sink. The main technology required is … [Read more...] about Scientists in China show organic farm can store more carbon than it emits

Down and dirty

January 21, 2007 by Jurriaan Kamp

How carbon farming, the practise of putting CO2 back into the soil, can help fight global warming. Jay Walljasper| June 2008 issue Of all the potential solutions for global warming, this has to be one of the, well, most unusual: “Eat a local grass-fed burger.” Yet John Wick is … [Read more...] about Down and dirty

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