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UK soils could see step change in carbon sink potential, with proper investment

Envirotec Magazine

Soil acts as a carbon ‘sink’, locking in GHGs that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. Upgrading UK soils, particularly farmland and degraded peatlands, could radically improve their ability to store carbon. The potential of soil to sequester carbon is huge and should be fully maximised.”.

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This grass has toxic effects on US livestock, and it’s spreading

Grist

Every March, Roberts and other scientists travel around the fescue belt giving workshops on friendly fescue to anyone who will listen. Some states promote it more than others, by offering cost-shares, for example, and hosting workshops like those Roberts leads. “The sins of the past have come back to haunt us,” MU’s Roberts said.

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This grass has toxic effects on US livestock, and it’s spreading

Grist

Every March, Roberts and other scientists travel around the fescue belt giving workshops on friendly fescue to anyone who will listen. Some states promote it more than others, by offering cost-shares, for example, and hosting workshops like those Roberts leads. “The sins of the past have come back to haunt us,” MU’s Roberts said.

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Event - Conference on Ecology, Ecosystems and Coastal Management

Green Market Oracle

This conference covers the latest information and includes keynote Speakers, presentations, exhibition, lectures, symposia, and workshops that will help take your research to the next level. The theme of this year's event is Scientific Insights towards Ecological Restoration.

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The Nature Conservancy and Planet Collaborate to Map Blue Carbon

Planet Pulse

The world’s mangroves alone sequester more than 31 million tons of carbon in their soils and biomass each year. Mangrove restoration provides an opportunity for governments to invest in climate mitigation and adaptation strategies simultaneously, as well as sustainable livelihoods and biodiversity.

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Event - Ecology 2019: The Future of Ecosystems (20 Tracks)

Green Market Oracle

The 2nd International Conference on Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology 2019 meeting will highlight specialized sessions, publication session, show lobby, keynotes address, and Special element incorporates understudy workshop. Vendors will introduce the latest advancements in the fields of ecology, soil microbiology, and biochemistry.

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Community Urban Gardens in Santiago, Chile

Unsustainable

In the south of Chile, this biodiversity is home to many dairy, meat, and wool farms, with sheep, cows, and alpacas. Native plants help preserve the soil and prevent soil erosion. This helps aerate and stabilize the soil and maintain its pH balance, while producing edible forms of agriculture.