The Earth's land surface is dominated by sloping landscapes. Every year, soil erosion laterally distributes on the order of 75 Gt of topsoil (Berhe et al. 2007). The coupled biogeochemical cycles of ...

Oceanfront property wasn’t on Brian Scott’s wish list when he bought a rental farm in 2017 that included 9 acres of sandy soils fit for a south-Florida beach. Scott tried to grow corn and soybeans ...

Black soil covering white snow in ditches during the winter and clouds of dirt swirling across fields, farms and roads are stark evidence that erosion is a major threat to soil health. Despite a “Wake ...

According to a new study, almost 36 billion tons of soil is lost every year due to water, and deforestation and other changes in land use make the problem worse. The study also offers ideas on how ...

Introduction Perhaps you try to save water. Maybe you already reduce, reuse and recycle. But did you ever consider conserving soil? Perhaps you haven't, but soil erosion—the wearing away of soil by ...

After drying a load of laundry, the lint is often tossed in the trash can, along with the rest of your household garbage. But ...

The dirt beneath our feet often goes unnoticed but it’s key to sustaining all life on Earth. A third of the world’s soil is moderately to highly degraded, threatening global food supplies, increasing ...

A global research effort led by Colorado State University shows that extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems ...

China has gained valuable experience in combating soil erosion and improving ecological environments, with Jiangxi province serving as a noteworthy example that offers important insights for the world ...

Experts are warning of a looming increase in grocery prices as agricultural soil becomes increasingly unproductive. In a concerning trend that could impact households across the globe, the combination ...