Viewfinder: Farmers in Germany Fear Possible Summer Drought
The photographer lets soil the texture of dry sand slip through his fingers at a farmer's field on April 25th, 2019, near Liebenwalde, Germany.
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Soil
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Researchers Uncover Just How Damaging Fires and Logging Are to Forest Soil
Forest soils recover from disturbances slowly over many years—up to 80 years following a wildfire and as many as 30 years after logging, much longer than previously thought.
How Termites Help Tropical Forests Withstand Droughts
A new study found that, during drought conditions, increased termite activity led to considerably higher leaf litter decomposition, increased soil moisture, and greater diversity in soil nutrient distribution.
Why Do Rainstorms Have a Distinctive Scent?
The combination of moisture and particular chemicals is behind our ability to smell a rainstorm.
Dispatches: Re-Discovering Terra Preta in Amazonia
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
California’s Farms Are an Even Larger Source of Air Pollution Than We Thought
A new study uncovers an underappreciated source of air pollution in the Golden State: fertilized soil.
Global Warming is Changing Mountain Soils
New research says the changes will likely displace some plants altogether and dramatically shift the range of others.…
Underground, Crustaceans May Help Fight Climate Change
Small, soil-dwelling animals may help ease climate change, a new study shows.
Our Planet’s Destiny Lies in Its Pastures
Cattle aren't bovine planet-wreckers, they're our green buddies. But that counter-intuitive land management message has lots of haters.
Just Planting Trees Won’t Stop March of Deserts
On the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, we look at two pioneering ways to stave off the loss of fertile land by challenging the conventional wisdom of merely planting more trees.