What Are Sinkholes, And Why Do They Form?
June 25, 2019
The name speaks for itself: a sinkhole is a hole that has formed from the originally normal ground that has sunk in, but how and
What Is Farming Carbon Capture?
May 28, 2019
In recent years, discussions surrounding climate change have focused on agriculture, and animal agriculture in particular. The amount of methane emitted from livestock accounts for
Is California Still In A Drought? (April 2019)
April 24, 2019
Is California still in a drought? That’s what many Californians are wondering after a winter of storms, snow and heavy rain. According to the U.S.
Sometimes Bigger Is Better (For Home Improvement Projects)
January 8, 2019
With the ever-increasing value of land in metropolitan areas, property owners are encouraged to make improvements on underutilized properties. This generally involves making additions to
Keeping Soil Healthy Without Excess Nitrogen
September 26, 2018
Ever since the first farmers settled and began to cultivate fields of crops to feed themselves and their neighbors, they have been pressed to produce
What’s In Mars’ Soil? Airbus Is Going To Find Out.
July 25, 2018
In April of this year, NASA and the ESA (European Space Agency) gave Airbus a contract worth 5.2 million dollars to build a special rover
Urban Gardening And Contaminated Soil
June 29, 2018
Over the years, there has been a great increase in the number of residential and community gardens, as more families and neighborhood groups are realizing
Soil Microbes Might Be The Key To Sustainability In Farming
March 21, 2018
A farm in Arkansas is trying some radical new tactics in an effort to improve sustainability while increasing production ahead of projected food shortages in
Climate Change Is Threatening California Crops
March 1, 2018
If you enjoy eating fruits or nuts, you can thank California for providing over two-thirds of the entire country’s supply. California is an absolutely critical
Is Soil A Key To Slowing Global Warming?
November 28, 2017
A new report by Stanford University researchers suggests that a renewed focus on soil might be a “no-risk” approach to combating global warming. What does
