When the glacier begins to melt, it deposits its cargo of soil and rock ... Although erosion is a natural process, abusive land-use practices such as deforestation and overgrazing can expedite ...

Top soil loss threatens food security Intensive agriculture and deforestation are major causes of land degradation involving soil erosion, leaving large areas vulnerable to the loss of fertile top ...

MORE than 40 percent of East Africa’s soils are degraded, with climate change and soil erosion posing a major threat to ...

Dirt Locker, a patented terracing system, is transforming sloped land into lush, stable, and productive terrain.

A study of 82 sites in 21 counties by Iowa State University showed that in the 50 years from 1959, soil structure and levels of organic matter had degraded while acidity had increased. “Erosion ...

One of the most significant ways soil sampling informs climate research is by measuring carbon levels. Soil acts as a major ...

There are many causes of rainforest deforestation, which leads to loss of habitats, soil erosion, flooding and global warming. International agreements, 'debt for nature' swaps and selective ...

Aside from the loss of human lives and damage to properties, war significantly impacts the environment through various ways including pollution of air, water, a ...

WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire / -- The increasing rate of deforestation, soil erosion, and land clearance, coupled with the growing demand for organic soil ...