Over the last 3,800 years, agro-pastoral activities have accelerated alpine soil erosion at a pace four to 10 times faster ...

The "soil footprint" of a food is the amount of soil that is lost during its cultivation process, and it is calculated by dividing the erosion rate by its degree of productivity. This is a term ...

Soil erosion is the process by which soil is worn away by wind, water, or other agents. It is a natural process, but human activities such as deforestation, overgrazing, and poor agricultural ...

Luckily, there are certain plants that can prevent soil erosion in your yard. These best plants are suited for their drought-tolerant qualities, and extensive fibrous roots.

Soil health specialists sound the alarm on continuing soil erosion Despite repeated warnings from experts, soil continues to erode at an alarming pace. Soil health advocates say it's past time to ...

Ann Bailey discusses the problem of soil erosion and why farmers should consider ways to stop erosion now instead of being forced to do it by people without farming backgrounds.

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 ...

Nuclear techniques can help experts better understand the causes and the mechanisms of soil erosion, identify erosion hotspots and assess the impact of various land management practices on erosion ...

Soil scientists have repeatedly shown that cover crops reduce erosion, but an analysis by a team led by Wenjuan Huang, an assistant professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology, is the first ...

At their annual mega-party, real estate agents on edge over the potential erosion of their commissions ...

Soil footprint: a simple indicator of a crop's impact on soil erosion Date: September 17, 2024 Source: University of Córdoba Summary: A research team proposes a method to calculate, compare and ...