Microplastics are now widely recognized as pollutants in oceans and waterways, but a growing body of research suggests they ...

Throughout human history, our relationship with the soil has affected our ability to cultivate crops and influenced the success of civilizations. This relationship between humans, the earth, and food ...

Healthy soil biodiversity provides crucial services. Pesticide residues in soil disrupt this biodiversity, affecting ecosystem functioning.

Mangrove forests are widely known as powerful natural carbon sinks, but new research shows that a lesser-known form of carbon stored in their soils ...

Suggested Citation: "3 The Importance of Soil Health to Nature's Contributions to People." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Exploring Linkages Between Soil Health and ...