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Hidden threats to soil apparent from sewage sludge research

Envirotec Magazine

Recent research from The James Hutton Institute suggests that hidden threats from the agricultural use of contaminated sewage sludge could be contributing to already diminished poor soil health. The potential harmful effects of these unregulated contaminants on soils have been understudied in recent years.

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6 differences between forestry and soil carbon offsets

GreenBiz

6 differences between forestry and soil carbon offsets. In two VERGE 20 sessions, experts dived deep into the specifics of soil carbon credits and forestry carbon credits. We don't really have anything comparable on the soil side." . Soil credits are much newer. Soil is more challenging. Soil is more challenging.

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Recycling contaminated soil from Fukushima: Japan's dilemma

TechXplore

To reduce radiation across Japan's northern Fukushima region after the 2011 nuclear disaster, authorities scraped a layer of contaminated soil from swaths of land.

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Soil health practices are paying off

GreenBiz

A new report shows that regenerative agriculture practices are good for incomes, soil health and the environment.

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Why protecting soil carbon is a win-win for farmers and the planet

GreenBiz

The benefits of protecting and restoring soil carbon go well beyond any one farm or any one year. But not enough people are taking these steps.

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Solar farms reduce water stress, improve soils and plant growth, new study finds

Renew Economy

In what could be a welcome discovery for Australia, new research has found that the presence of solar panels in Colorados greenlands may alleviate water stress, improve soil moisture levels, and increase plant growth by around 20 per cent or more.

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How adding rock dust to soil could help drive carbon into the ground

GreenBiz

Researchers are finding that when pulverized rock is applied to agricultural fields, the soil pulls far more carbon from the air and crop yields increase. More studies are underway, but some scientists say this method shows significant benefits for farmers and the climate.

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