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save soil

save soil

  27-08-2022 16:45:35

Soil is the basis for sustenance for 7 billion people. It preserves clean water and helps regulate the climate. Soil degradation reduces agricultural yields and threatens farmers' livelihoods. Soil that has been leached of its nutrients cannot support crops, or plants that prevent desertification.

Soil provides a host of crucial services for both people and the planet. Soil puts food on our plates, purifies our water, protects us against flooding and combats drought. It's also key to tackling climate change as it captures and stores vast amounts of carbon. There is no food security without healthy soil

  1. Grow your own. In your own back garden, on a windowsill or on a shared allotment, growing your own is the most environmentally-friendly way to get your food. ...
  2. Compost. ...
  3. Grow soil saving plants. ...
  4. Support soil-friendly agroecological farming. ...
  5. Speak out for soil.