It is mind-blowing that, as the world searches for answers to the climate crisis, a scalable, affordable, and effective solution lies right beneath our feet – soil. Apexnewsgh reports
On an organic farm in New York, a community-driven initiative is showcasing the power of soil in combating global heating.
The farm’s rich, dark soil, reminiscent of chocolate, is teeming with carbon. This element, often villainized in climate conversations, may hold the key to tackling the crisis. By utilizing atmospheric carbon to enrich soil, farmers can produce more nutritious food, a practice known as regenerative agriculture or carbon farming.
The Carbon Conundrum
The Earth’s atmosphere contains 750 billion tons of carbon, while soil holds twice that amount – 1,500 billion tons. However, human activities like deforestation and cultivation have released 500 billion tons of carbon into the atmosphere over thousands of years. Modern industrial agriculture has accelerated this trend, contributing to planetary warming.
Reversing the Trend
Carbon farming offers a solution, shifting the paradigm from conventional agriculture to regenerative practices. By adopting these methods, farmers can: Store carbon in soil, revive natural ecosystems and produce nutritious food
A Growing Movement
One thing you cannot take away is that efforts to adopt regenerative agriculture are spreading worldwide, from the United States to Africa, Asia, and Europe. This movement, dubbed “Carbon Farming” or “Regenerative Agriculture,” aims to: Restore soil health, enhance biodiversity and mitigate climate change.
As the world seeks innovative solutions to the climate crisis, the humble soil beneath our feet may hold the answer.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Climate Change/ Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
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