Soil is the foundation of life on Earth and holds huge importance for agriculture. In addition to this, every other sector, like construction, also relies on different soil types to function ...

Areas where landslides are common make hydric soil identification tricky. When it comes to soils, proper identification is key. Identification allows scientists to determine the story behind the soil: ...

Soils have a natural characteristic called the cation exchange capacity (CEC) that allows them to hold (and exchange) cations (e.g., Ca+2 or Na+). These cations are held tight enough on the CEC that ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Some people think the new frontier is artificial ...

An ambitious atlas that charts the composition of frozen northern soils highlights their contribution to climate change, finds Philippe Ciais. European Commission, Office for Official Publications of ...

Soils affected by salts can be described in two ways: by salinity classification or by potential crop response (Figure 1). Salinity classifications are based on the total accumulation of salts in the ...

ST. PETERSBURG, August 17. /TASS/. Scientists classified soils in the Russian Arctic cities and towns by organic matter's concentrations. The survey will be used for climate change forecasts, press ...