Soil carbon storage is a vital ecosystem service, resulting from interactions of ecological processes. Human activities affecting these processes can lead to carbon loss or improved storage. Aa Aa Aa ...

Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland—no matter where they are in the country—says new research. A team led by scientists from the University of ...

Storing soil properly prevents pests, mold growth, and nutrient degradation. Store potting soil in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. If soil has a sour smell, mold infestation, or insects, ...

Soil is a significant carbon reservoir, storing more carbon than all plants, animals and the atmosphere combined, making it crucial for addressing the climate crisis. Microbes, such as bacteria and ...

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grassroots Carbon, a leader in providing high-quality carbon removal credits, today announced an agreement to provide Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) with soil ...

The Department of Energy recently awarded a 3-year research grant to an assistant professor and a postdoctoral fellow at Rice University to investigate how soil can be used as carbon storage, which ...

Shrinking glaciers expose new land in the Arctic, creating unique ecosystems. Researchers studied how microbes colonize these barren landscapes. The study reveals a crucial role for specific fungal ...

If you've spent the season tending your container plants, you know the drill: you have to water and feed them consistently. And, not to mention, there's also the mid-season maintenance where you top ...

When spring arrives and the heating season comes to an end, keeping warm becomes less of an issue. However, scientists remind us that it is not just a seasonal necessity – heat is also a valuable ...