The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

Mitigation of soil degradation. Overuse of chemical fertilizers can deplete soil nutrients and disrupt natural biota, leading to soil degradation. But with the integration of composting initiatives, poultry waste—a rich source of nitrogen—is recycled back into the soil as a natural fertilizer.

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Energy Central

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

By Guest AuthorThis blog was authored by Emily Oldfield, Agricultural Soil Carbon Scientist at EDF. Natural climate solutions, such as reforestation and wetland restoration, can help slow climate change and increase resilience in the face of climate impacts we can’t avoid.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

To break it down, flue gas pollutants can acidify the soil and water, making them unusable for farming and fishing. The post The Perils of Neglecting Flue Gas Cleaning Systems: Understanding the Risks appeared first on The Environmental Blog.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

In fact, if you water it when the soil feels dry you’ll find it can flourish, even in the darkest of spaces. But, providing you only water it when the soil is completely dry you won’t have an issue. The post Discover The 5 House plants that flourish in Low light appeared first on The Environmental Blog.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

Unfortunately, these products can soak through the soil and down onto the water table. If you chuck them on the ground when finished or empty them down the drains you’re risking the chemicals going through the soil and contaminating your well water. Take a moment to consider what is spread on the fields around you.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

This involves the process of breaking down organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and other biodegradable materials, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Composting reduces the amount of waste that goes into landfills, improves soil quality to support a healthy garden, and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.

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Planet Pulse

AUGUST 8, 2023

Authors: Ryder Kimball & Steve Levay Special thanks to: Max Borrmann, Arjan Geers, and Megan Zaroda This blog is part of a series on the effects of rapid dryness on regions around the globe. Studies show that 42% of the soil moisture deficit during this period can be attributed to climate change. For those of us in the U.S.,

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 20, 2022

You also have a choice of many different soil mixes, fertilizers, and containers. Organic gardeners believe that chemical fertilizers and sprays are harmful to the environment, animals, people, and the soil. The post Landscaping Ideas for Your Home in the City appeared first on The Environmental Blog.

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Planet Pulse

MAY 17, 2021

Regenerative agricultural practices, also known as carbon farming, cover a variety of agricultural methods aimed at carbon sequestration, which is the capture of atmospheric carbon dioxide into soil. . This three-part blog series explores how carbon farming might help fight climate change.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

You also have a choice of many different soil mixes, fertilizers, and containers. Organic gardeners believe that chemical fertilizers and sprays are harmful to the environment, animals, people, and the soil. The post Landscaping Ideas for Your Home in the City appeared first on The Environmental Blog.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Sustainable agriculture includes a variety of practices, such as using more environmentally friendly fertilizers and pesticides, conserving water, and reducing soil erosion. Sustainable agriculture can help to preserve our natural resources, like water and soil. Sustainable agriculture is not a new concept.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

By providing high-quality satellite data, it will help clients optimize agricultural production: adopt variable rate application of inputs to preserve soil health and improve yields, cut energy, water, or fuel use, and many more.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Apply fertilizer in a safe way that protects air, water and soil quality and eliminate the risk of over fertilization, which often results in the killing of plants and grass. . Aerating soil is most effective during the peak growth period which is typically late spring into early summer as well as early fall.

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This will also provide a covering to avoid soil or wind erosion. This will also provide a covering to avoid soil or wind erosion. The post 9 Environmental Advantages Of Fabric Structures appeared first on The Environmental Blog. The fact that the structures can be set up anywhere also saves construction time and costs.

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Planet Pulse

DECEMBER 4, 2023

You can also read this blog in Portuguese and Spanish. Plant-parasitic nematodes are microscopic parasites that lurk in the soil, feasting on the roots of crops. In the world of agriculture, innovation is the key to overcoming challenges and ensuring food security for the growing global population.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 17, 2023

A well-designed lawn can also prevent soil erosion and water runoff. Mulch retains moisture and regulates soil temperature. As organic mulch breaks down, it adds more nutrients to the soil. It stays green and sweet smelling, feels cushiony and soft underfoot, and helps avoid soil compaction.

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The Environmental Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

These play role in the flooding equation because trees strengthen the soil and prevent soil erosion and absorb water efficiently. The post Extreme weather conditions in Pakistan due to climate change appeared first on The Environmental Blog. Fewer Tress = More Floods. Climate Change and Glacial Melting.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 12, 2022

Do Solar Panels Degrade The Soil. That little amount of aluminum that is released into the soil is harming no animal or plant body as such. This is because they believe that solar panels can harm the soil and that manufacturing can be harmful to the environment. These are entire myths, and they are not true in any form.

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Low Impact

JULY 14, 2021

The soil in those days was dead from decades of industrial scale ‘factory without a roof’ agricultural thinking, producing food for an unthinking populace. The land is heavy unrefined silt and clay, and given this heavy industrial treatment it was devoid of any organic matter content and soil life (microbiota).

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Whatever dies before it can grow to fruition, whether the winter is too cold or the summer too hot, you can save and help fertilize your soil through a process called …. The post Four Ways to Harness the Power of the Sun appeared first on The Environmental Blog. Composting. Composting! It’s time to start depending more on it.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

When this waste is not disposed of properly, it can cause pollution of soil, water, and air. The post The Environmental Impact Of Biomedical Waste And How To Reduce It appeared first on The Environmental Blog. Additionally, it can pose health risks to humans and animals.

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

With gardening, you improve soil and air quality, grow your own food, and add and tend to something beautiful and green instead of taking away from the natural world. The post How To Sustain A Carbon-Neutral Lifestyle appeared first on The Environmental Blog.

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Planet Pulse

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Researchers are using PlanetScope to identify livestock enclosures in Kenya to support research in soil health and greenhouse gas emissions and others are using Basemaps to remotely evaluate the differences between drought- and locust-caused vegetation damage in Ethiopia. Climate mitigation and adaptation.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 15, 2021

Factors like the available space, the soil condition, and the type of tree you’re planting are just some of the things you need to consider before you start planting a tree on your property. The post What Is An Arborist And When You Should Hire One appeared first on The Environmental Blog. Emergency Tree Care.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 26, 2020

Plugs will always be effective if the problem is simply holes that allow water to ooze through from surface runoff or even damp soil. Generally speaking, your house is specifically constructed to sit on top of a “crown” of soil, which ought to slope no less than 6” over the first ten feet in all directions. Restore the crown.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

Using specialty chemicals in laundry detergents can also minimize water and soil pollution. The post Specialty Chemical Production, Use, and Disposal: 5 Practices for Sustainability appeared first on The Environmental Blog. For example, cetane improver additives help lower nitrogen oxide emissions in diesel engines.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 18, 2022

Also, the fabrics assessed must have a little-to-no effect on farming, soil, natural habitats, greenhouse gas emissions, and water and microplastic pollution. The post Ethical Fashion: 3 Things To Know About Sustainable Clothing Printing appeared first on The Environmental Blog.

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Planet Pulse

JUNE 15, 2020

It’ll be good to see our Doves back on New Zealand soil (at least temporarily), and we plan to have the pics to prove it. Stay tuned to the Planet Pulse blog and Planet’s Twitter account for the latest developments.

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The Environmental Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Soil Quality. Your soil quality is also something about which you should learn. However, those items might not be so good for you if they’re grown in poor-quality soil. You might have to look for a city or state that’s more rural, where this won’t be as much of a problem.

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Terra Infirma

JULY 12, 2019

Mrs K, aka Professor Karen Johnson, has appeared as a talking head in a Guardian video about soil health (see above). She’s super excited getting soil health some publicity and wanted my help with sharing it on social media. If soil fetishists want more of the stuff they can just go to their local garden centre and buy some.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Retaining walls can be important for protecting large soil masses from collapsing, especially near water. appeared first on The Environmental Blog. A retaining wall might also be useful for protecting an area from collapsing in on itself, something that might improve safety and prevent unexpected accidents.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 16, 2020

Access mats not only help to minimize soil disturbance but also reduce the compaction of soil , the chance of rutting and risk for erosion. Access mats are a portable platform that can be placed on the earth to support drilling rigs, camps, helipads, and even tanks.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Create a composting area since wasted food may enrich the soil with nutrients and lower your carbon footprint. The post How Food Waste is Degrading the Environment appeared first on The Environmental Blog. A sustainable, wholesome, and healthy food system is the foundation for reducing food waste.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

Contaminants can also enter the water through natural processes like leaching from soil or rock. The post How Contaminated Water Affects Human Health appeared first on The Environmental Blog. These substances can come from various sources, including agricultural runoff, sewage effluent, and industrial discharge.

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Planet Pulse

JANUARY 12, 2023

By adding Forest Carbon to the catalog of Planetary Variables, including Soil Water Content, Land Surface Temperature, and Biomass Proxy data, Planet aims to expand its offerings of global analysis-ready data. Forward-looking Statements.

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Planet Pulse

APRIL 17, 2024

These are data layers for Land Surface Temperature, Soil Water Content, Crop Biomass, and Forest Carbon. To learn more about how this analysis was done check out our blog on Planetary Variables in Sentinel Hub. Or if you prefer to learn by doing, you can use this code sample to see how to generate a chart like the one below.

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Low Impact

OCTOBER 3, 2021

I’m actually working with the Soil Association to help build a differentiation between low-impact, small-scale fishing and the bigger boats. I’d rather work with the Soil Association than form a new brand, because there are so many out there that it can be confusing; and the Soil Association does have clout.

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