Global study reveals time running out for many soils—but conservation measures can help – Phys.org

A major new international study has provided a first worldwide insight into how soil erosion may be affecting the longevity of our soils.
The study, led by Lancaster University in collaboration with researchers from Chang’an University in China, and KU Leuven in Belgium, brought together soil erosion data from around the globe, spanning 255 locations across 38 countries on six continents.
This data was used to calculate how long it would take for the top 30 cm of soil to erode at each location…

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