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The above of our two research articles are two of our important efforts on how to conserve the soil and use it for the enhancement of reforestation to mitigate climate change impacts such as Urban Heat Island, loss of endemic species, scarcity of water and greenhouse gas emissions which are the leading concerns in urban built environment. Our articles have addressed a way to achieve the sustainable development goals such as SDG6, SDG12 and SDG 13.
Soil resources are most critical prerequisites those need to be conserved, utilized and given back to the earth to enhance the sustainable existence of living organisms. Current technological trends are mostly focusing on mining the soil resources and fulfilling the human needs using anthropogenic activities. This trend needs to revisit, addressed the research gaps and more interests need to be shown by researchers and stakeholders to enhance the optimum usage of soil resources with minimal harmful effects to nature.
I request the researchers to provide your opinions in this regard. Thank you.
This is an interesting, topical and beneficial discussion..
The potentials of the soil in controlling climate change need much more global attention.
Yes of course. Then the critical issue of carbon dioxide excess and oxygen
deficiency in the atmosphere which results in depletion of the protective ozone layer and global warming leading to climate change.
Very important is the protection of moors and also where possible their restauration. Functioning healthy moors save CO², dried off moors used for agriculture give off CO². So it is important to find ways of use which are in harmony with moors. to protect them and make them wet again where possible.
In Germany there is an institute which does research on moors, also on the use of it (paludi culture).
Start - Greifswald Moor Centrum
Very important is the protection and enrichment of humus in soils, Humus stores CO². So it is necessary to use agricultural methods which save humus and whenever possible create more humus in soils.
As far as the subsoil's engineering properties are tested and found suitable for construction, no issues adopt it. If no,t go for soil stabilization techniques abundantly available.
Altered climate will have an effect on soil processes and properties at least some soils may become net sources of atmospheric C, lowering soil organic matter levels. Soil erosion by wind and water is also likely to increase. Climate change can also impact soil biota by increasing water and wind erosion of soil, especially where the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events increases and where climate-change driven changes in land use make soils more vulnerable to erosion. Climate change is one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss, but destruction of ecosystems undermines nature's ability to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and protect against extreme weather, thus accelerating climate change and increasing vulnerability to it. Soil is by far the most biologically diverse material on Earth. Soil contains a large variety of organisms which interact and contribute too many global cycles, including the carbon and nitrogen cycles. Soil provides vital habitats for micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi, as well as insects and other organisms. They make nutrients available to plants through interactions with other soil organisms and abiotic factors such as temperature, pH, and moisture content. Nutrients derived from organic matter can reduce the reliance and misuse of synthetic inputs. Organisms living in the soil provide many essential services to humankind. They support food production by helping plants to grow, and they play a key role in controlling nutrient cycles and thus in regulating the Earth's climate. Soil provides ecosystem services critical for life: soil acts as a water filter and a growing medium; provides habitat for billions of organisms, contributing to biodiversity; and supplies most of the antibiotics used to fight diseases. Soil provides nutrients, water and minerals to plants and trees, stores carbon and is home to billions of insects, small animals, bacteria and many other micro-organisms.
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