THE "DIRT" ON GLOBAL WARMING.

Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading   Processing Request
Read Online Read More Add to Saved list
  • Author(s): McNEIL, MAGGIE
  • Source:
    USA Today Magazine. Mar2018, Vol. 146 Issue 2874, p52-52. 2/3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      ORGANIC farming; HUMUS; CARBON sequestration; CARBON in soils; PREVENTION of global warming; CLIMATE change
    • Abstract:
      The article offers information on the carbon storage in soils where organic farming is done. It mentions that organic farming is a better way through which healthy soils can be built and global warming reduced. The article offers an research that states that agriculture is the main cause of carbon depletion in soils that has resulted in climate change. Also mentioned in the higher presences of humic substances in soil samples from organic farms. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
    • Abstract:
      Copyright of USA Today Magazine is the property of Society for the Advancement of Education and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)