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To Fight Climate Change, Protect Healthy Soil
MONTPELLIER/BONN – Beneath our feet lies humanity’s most powerful ally in the fight against climate change and environmental degradation. While it may look like dirt to some, soil is the foundation of life on Earth. Healthy soil hosts an astonishing variety of species that offer crucial benefits to living beings, including humans. It plays a key role in cycling nutrients necessary for both natural ecosystems and for 95% of our calorie intake. It also stores water, building resilience against droughts.
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Michael R. Strain points out that the technology will help to address many of the risks it creates. From bacteria to earthworms, soil teems with........
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