Midwest soil is eroding at an alarming rate according to new, first-of-its-kind research. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts found that the rate of soil erosion in the Midwestern US is ...

“Evolution of the soil chemical properties in slash-and-burn agriculture along several years of fallow.” Science of the Total Environment 764 (10 April 2021), 14823. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv ...

Soil is failing across the world: every five seconds a soccer pitch of soil is eroded, and it’s estimated that by 2050 around 90 percent of the Earth’s soils could be degraded. What does this ...

Agriculture in the U.S. accounts for 10% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions. And yet, polls show most traditional farmers don't believe they contribute to climate change.

Why It Matters. According to the FAO, soil erosion "occurs naturally under all climatic conditions and on all continents, but it is significantly increased and accelerated by unsustainable human ...

Tilling farmland is a key contributor to erosion and has played a role in the loss of billions of tons of soil in the U.S. Midwest, a new study finds.

Climate claims about soil carbon on farms concern many scientists Governments and industries are pouring billions of dollars into so-called "regenerative agriculture." But while scientists say ...

This story originally appeared on Mother Jones and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) contains a multitude of provisions. It’s the “biggest ...

In the 1930s, the Dust Bowl taught Americans the importance of soil conservation, as drought, extreme heat, and short-sighted agricultural practices led to dust storms smothering much of the Great ...

A large area of soil erosion caused by water runoff over the years on June 16, 2021, near Buellton, California. Experts predict soil erosion and degradation will increase grocery prices in the U.S.