| 单词 | soil erosion |
| 例句 | Because of the steep grade, soil erosion from rain and wind whittled down food production year by year. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Last year, she offered Edinburgh audiences a 26-part series on soil erosion – a show that told us more about her character's disordered state of mind and obsessive behaviour patterns than it did about physical geography. This week's new live comedy 2012-08-17T23:05:31Z These yield increases are possible because of the microclimate created underneath the solar panels that conserves water and protects plants from excess sun, wind, hail and soil erosion. How shading crops with solar panels can improve farming, lower food costs and reduce emissions 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z Add a 1 x 4 board across the middle of each side to help reduce soil erosion when it rains. Cool Digs for Your Dog 2010-05-26T17:49:00Z But of course all this tilling must be done when the soil is not waterlogged — not just to protect its structure but also to avoid soil erosion and nutrient leaching. Planting garlic? Weather conditions are key. More-diverse crop rotations and perennial crops reduce pollution from soil erosion and fertilizer runoff that mucks up lakes and rivers, and leads to “dead zones” in the Gulf of Mexico and elsewhere. Perspective | Agriculture can indeed fix our food system — if we reimagine it 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z The beetle problem concerns pines planted on around 680,000 hectares of land since the 1950s at lower altitudes than they grow naturally to help fight soil erosion. Bulgaria's pine forests threatened by bark beetle 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z This disrupts habitat by dislodging pests that then attack the vines, requiring more chemical treatments that eventually wash into the stream with soil erosion. To fight climate change, one winemaker wants to think about more than the grapes 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z In the 1930s, hundreds of thousands of sheep were slaughtered in the federal government’s stock reduction programs, ostensibly undertaken to reduce soil erosion caused by overgrazing. Cultured Traveler: Following a Navajo Sheep Herder 2012-07-27T18:52:29Z It was a season of hurricanes and rapid soil erosion, namely the mudslide that began with Harvey Weinstein and quickly pulled more men down with it than anyone could reasonably keep up with. Team older feminist: am I allowed nuanced feelings about #MeToo? 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z He’s quoted its executives, employees and board members as experts on a variety of topics — from the coronavirus and biodiversity to Brazil’s drought and Madagascar’s soil erosion problem. Thomas Friedman’s columns prompt a different kind of ethical question for the New York Times 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z He was the first person to be alive to man’s ecological impact—for instance, the effect of deforestation on patterns of rainfall and soil erosion. Man of the world 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z According to the USDA, no-till systems, which help prevent soil erosion and nutrient runoff, are on the rise, and about a quarter of corn acres, and almost half of soy acres, are farmed that way. How do you solve a problem like monocrops? Farming is implicated in the extinction risk of 86% of threatened species globally, and accounts for roughly one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change, not to mention soil erosion and river pollution. Environmental plan for England asks farmers to "restore nature" 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z And you will genuinely learn about soil erosion. Isy Suttie: My Edinburgh 2011-08-11T21:00:02Z And, finally, mulch helps to reduce soil erosion, and biodegradable mulches enrich the soil. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Growing these crops in small mounds prevented soil erosion compared to linear plowing, and the technique was adopted by some European immigrant farmers. Stop believing this myth: No, Native Americans are not “anti-science” 2016-10-09T04:00:00Z Whether because of a withering drought, deforestation and soil erosion, or attacks from other tribes, or a combination of these things, their vast empire shrank and became the pueblos of New Mexico. Searching for the Ancestral Puebloans 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z "Maintaining healthy soil is crucial," says Boggiss, who notes that the Tongan family farmers from whom Heilala sources have recently planted windbreaks of Pacific kauri trees and vetiver grass to prevent soil erosion. When it comes to sustainable spices, ‘single-origin’ isn’t everything 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Not only is the forest destroyed, creeks are clogged with silt and soil erosion causes flooding in the "hollows" below. Robert Kennedy Jr. says West Virginia coal industry out of control in documentary 2011-07-14T21:09:07Z Steep slopes will need anchoring until the grass gets established to prevent soil erosion. It’s lawn-fixing season. Here’s how to do it. 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z Places such as Rock Creek Park suffer from storm-water runoff and related issues of soil erosion. What you can learn from a walk through the woods 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z “The deer have over browsed the land — destroying natural habitats along with the vegetation that’s needed to help reduce wildfire risk and soil erosion,” the conservancy’s website says. Planned deer slaughter on Catalina Island sparks firestorm of protest among residents 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Northern Ireland is one of the least wooded parts of Europe, says the Woodland Trust - trees are nature's way of creating flood barriers and reducing soil erosion. Northern Ireland floods: What can we do to prevent more devastation? 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z In Niger, whose leader was ousted in a coup in August, as well as northern Nigeria, thousands of hectares of arable land is being lost to soil erosion and dry conditions. IMF and World Bank are urged to boost funding for African nations facing conflict and climate change 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Unregulated development has also led to increased soil erosion and disrupted natural drainage systems, he said. India’s devastating monsoon season is a sign of things to come, as climate and poor planning combine 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z Their root systems also help prevent soil erosion — especially important on a sloped property. An arborist's guide to tree care | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z He added that years of soil erosion in the valley and a subsequent lack of plant cover meant floodwater would encounter little to slow its path to the city. Horrific dam collapses epitomize Libya's failures. Why were so many warnings ignored? 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z At Domingo Albacete's olive farm soil erosion has left rivulets of rubble and stone. In climate fight, Europe's olive, wine farmers turn to tech and tradition 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Open pit mines often lead to the destruction of vegetation and habitat, soil erosion, and air pollution. California’s Salton Sea eyed for lithium extraction with new tech 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The Qinling Mountains in Xian will continue to experience extreme weather conditions, which will lead to soil erosion and possibly further mudslides, the broadcaster said. Floods, mudslides kill two in northwestern China city 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Pandemic aside, tourism in general inevitably puts environmentally damaging pressure on overly visited spots, causing pollution, soil erosion, high water usage and a disruption to local flora and fauna. Column: If the Maui fires don't wake up Americans to the climate emergency, nothing will 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z That limits the growth of the underground fungal matrix, resulting in soil erosion and ultimately more carbon winding up back in the atmosphere. The unsung heroes underground: How fungi are reducing the carbon in our atmosphere 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The distinction is important because rain tends to produce more hazards for humans than snow does, including floods, landslides and soil erosion. Climate Change Can Turn Snow Into Rain, Raising Risks in Mountain Zones 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z They feed on grasses, shrubs and crops, which can contribute to soil erosion and nutrient-depleted soils, according to the University of Nevada, Reno. ‘Just Disgusting’: A Nevada City Confronts Millions of Smelly Mormon Crickets 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z He eventually became a notable proponent of no-till techniques, where crops are grown without disturbing the soil through tillage, which greatly reduces soil erosion and creates many environmental and climate benefits. Prominent Ohio farmer who became viral social media meme dies in Illinois crash 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z For centuries, if not longer, trees had been chopped down and agricultural fields planted, and the land was becoming increasingly barren due to soil erosion. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z “Conventional agricultural practices are super intense,” says Evan Thaler, a researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory, who specializes in agricultural soil erosion in the Midwest. More Frequent Dust Storms Could Be in Our Future 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Rivers and streams across this region have been affected by mining, with the clearing of vegetation for mines and associated operations causing soil erosion, filling once-clear waters with sediment. On frontier of new ‘gold rush,’ quest for coveted EV metals yields misery "We would expect to see farmers respond by switching crops to corn, which is a lot more intensive to grow, requires more fertilizers and generates more problems with runoff and soil erosion," Lark said. Midwestern leaders want to sell ethanol in summer despite smog risks 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z According to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, soil erosion could lead to a 10% loss in global crop production by 2050. Gardener begins epic London-India bike ride to fight soil degradation 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z A unique feature of their farming was a method of terracing the hillsides on the southern slopes of the large sandstone plateau to prevent soil erosion. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Burning vast amounts of wood to convert limestone into quicklime ravaged the forests, which led to soil erosion and water contamination. Jaguars, narcos, illegal loggers: One man's battle to save a Guatemalan jungle and Maya ruins 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Experts said that one way to improve the soil's fertility is to plant cover crops, which add nitrogen to the soil, are left to decay in the fields and slow soil erosion. The next deadly pandemic is just a forest clearing away — but we're not even trying to prevent it 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z “It’s wetlands, so it’s supposed to be natural,” Johnson says, pointing out various plants the group has planted to prevent soil erosion. In a New Orleans ward ravaged by climate change, leaders nurture the next generation That’s a lot of work for farmers and can contribute to environmental problems such as soil erosion. Science’s 2022 Breakthrough of the Year: A telescope’s golden eye sees the universe anew 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z This growth led to large-scale deforestation, which in turn produced soil erosion. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z The study found that before modern agriculture, the rate of soil erosion was vastly smaller than what is now deemed an acceptable amount of erosion by the United States Department of Agriculture, or USDA. Midwest soil is eroding faster than ever. Modern farming could be to blame 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z The country has also suffered from droughts, soil erosion and yet worsening floods every year. In war-torn states hurt by climate, scant hope for new funds 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Another major target is uplands in Asia, where plowing for conventional rise hastens soil erosion in small, terraced rice fields. ‘Perennial’ rice saves time and money, but comes with risks 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z Perennial rice could also reduce soil erosion in the terraced uplands of Southeast Asia. Science’s 2022 Breakthrough of the Year: A telescope’s golden eye sees the universe anew 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z The use of wood as a fuel source, such as for making the oven-fired bricks, led to rapid deforestation and even greater soil erosion. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z While many of the trees that burn down will grow back over a period of 100 years or so, there are significant associated impacts of these losses on biodiversity, on water quality and soil erosion. Climate change: 'Staggering' rate of global tree losses from fires 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z In mountainous areas, deforestation increases soil erosion, which can cause landslides. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z The certified organic bamboo in Free Fly’s products grows quickly without the use of pesticides or irrigation, and it’s harvested responsibly to prevent soil erosion. Tread a little greener with this environmentally conscious travel gear 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Tillage is also a factor in soil erosion, especially on slopes, because each time the soil is lifted by a cultivator, it is moved a few centimetres down the slope. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z "If we lose soil fertility, if soil erosion and degradation continue, that is going to be a major impact on our agricultural output," he said. EU seeks to heal, bring back nature with landmark law 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Overuse of trails has increased their degradation, which in turn has had negative impacts including soil erosion and vegetation damage. Even in outdoors-obsessed Seattle, hiking got more popular during the pandemic 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z Slopes such as those on Idjwi are ideal because the terrain helps to stop soil erosion. DR Congo: 'My life has changed thanks to coffee' 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z These “shelterbelts” or “green belts” reduce soil erosion and preserved moisture in the soil. Sandstorm wave sweeps Middle East, sending thousands to hospitals 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z These extremes elevate the risk of dangerous flash floods, soil erosion, and the destruction of crops. It’s raining harder than ever. New research says climate change is to blame 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z Environmentalists questioned that, saying ethanol production contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and soil erosion and raises prices for corn and other crops. EXPLAINER: Why Biden is allowing more ethanol in gasoline 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z The pages air a mix of legitimate concerns, such as the loss of scenic vistas, tree removal, and soil erosion, with misinformation about climate change and alleged health hazards from solar electricity. Special Report: U.S. solar expansion stalled by rural land-use protests 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z Large-scale soil erosion is a worldwide problem due to damaging farming techniques. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Mosses also reduce soil erosion, provide hydrobuffering by soaking up a lot of water and are great bioindicators of air pollution. As peak moss season begins in WA, here’s what you need to know 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z According to the report, watersheds can be degraded by wildfires, leading to soil erosion, increased flooding and debris flow, and even contamination of the water supply. Wildfires are getting worse across the globe. How does California compare? 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z His biggest environmental success — cutting soil erosion in the Dust Bowl in half in five years — was the product of the Soil Conservation Service, which almost never gets mentioned in narratives of the 1930s. Is Build Back Better secretly the Green New Deal? 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Roads fragment habitat and make it easier to remove some of a forest’s most prized trees, which also provide habitat for wildlife, keep streams cool and prevent soil erosion. Biden officials to propose road ban on more than half of Alaska’s Tongass National Forest 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Aksum’s new geographic isolation—along with depletion of the forests and soil erosion—led to its decline as a world power. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z And researchers are experimenting with crop growing beneath solar panels, while examining other potential upsides: preventing soil erosion, and conserving and cleansing water. Bees, sheep, crops: Solar developers tout multiple benefits 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z In addition to its admittedly informal aesthetic charms, functionally, Amur maple makes a good windbreak, helps control soil erosion and provides valuable habitat for wildlife. Flame Amur maple might be scruffy, but it has moments of fiery glory — and some perfect spots in the landscape 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z The damage to the factory threatens Haiti’s already perilous rural economy, plagued by drought, soil erosion and tropical storms. Oxygen plant among earthquake-damaged buildings in Haiti 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z China is getting greener at a faster rate than any other country, largely as a result of its forestry programmes designed to reduce soil erosion and pollution. Why China's climate policy matters to us all 2021-08-08T04:00:00Z At its peak, CCC employed a half million people, building trails and bridges, reducing soil erosion on farmlands, and dramatically improving the health and well-being of millions of families. Civilian Climate Corps would be a win-win for climate and equity 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z Pollinator-friendly sites would have two-thirds more carbon storage potential, nearly one-fifth less water runoff and 95% less soil erosion than traditionally cultivated land, it said. Bees, sheep, crops: Solar developers tout multiple benefits 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Some of the money will be spent on repairing soil erosion that he said was spawned by Trump wall construction. Top federal watchdog says Biden’s border wall halt was legal 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z Some of the techniques to reverse or prevent soil erosion are also climate solutions, as biologist and science policy expert Jo Handelsman describes. Why Humans Are So Thirsty 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z That means such things as plugging gaps in the levee wall in southern Texas and repairing soil erosion in San Diego. DHS ‘legally required’ to spend Trump’s border wall money, officials say 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z Ban fall tillage, which increases soil erosion and nutrient loss and is not necessary for growing corn and soybeans. Editorial Roundup: Iowa 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z Clusters of the region’s papers focused on sustainable development, including soil erosion, and other areas of applied science, Clarivate said. Middle Eastern countries ramp up their scientific publications 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z Today, we again face the potential for extreme soil erosion, but this time the threat is intensified by climate change. How Dirt Could Help Save the Planet 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z The chief causes of color changes are farm fertilizer run-off, dams, efforts to fight soil erosion and man-made climate change, which increases water temperature and rain-related run-off, the study authors said. One-third of America’s rivers have changed color since 1984 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z In 2010, the Cherrys followed suit, planting cover crops such as clover to reduce soil erosion and lock in carbon over the winter, and cutting their use of chemicals. The end of farming? 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z But tourists often inadvertently kill fireflies by stepping on them, or disturb their habitat by shining lights and causing soil erosion. Fireflies are at risk - tourism is partly to blame 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z They found that dam building led to decreases in sediment delivery, whereas accelerated soil erosion caused by deforestation increased sediment delivery. Human activities have changed the shapes of river deltas 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z In parts of Africa and Asia, soil erosion outstrips replenishment as much as a hundredfold. How Dirt Could Help Save the Planet 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z Peanuts are naturally a sustainable crop that demands little water, has nitrogen-fixing properties and, when planted in rotation with other crops, reduces soil erosion. To eat or not to eat: 10 of the world's most controversial foods 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z What she saw in the grove were roots trampled and soil erosion in the extreme. Yosemite's Sequoias have a vital message. Listen to them, urges Terry Tempest Williams 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z And what they are showing is that those underwear-munching microbes play key roles in preventing soil erosion, conserving water and breaking down environmental pollutants. Uncovering how microbes in the soil influence our health and our food 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z This global overview allows the authors to assess how delta morphology is affected by changes in sediment delivery caused by river damming and soil erosion. Human activities have changed the shapes of river deltas 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z “For them, solar cooking can reduce deforestation and soil erosion, and they can also use the cookers to pasteurize water where there’s a problem finding a potable supply.” Alan Bigelow’s Solar-Cooking Revolution 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z “Now we’re not tilling at all,” which means less soil erosion and less chemical runoff. Roundup Weedkiller Is Blamed for Cancers, but Farmers Say It’s Not Going Away 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z A review of the literature on drought published1 in the journal Global Change Biology in July found varying definitions, from reduced precipitation to soil erosion. African nations push UN to improve drought research 2019-09-12T04:00:00Z The apple trees stop soil erosion, lock carbon into the ground, support biodiversity and deliver a new crop. Five ways farmers are tackling climate change 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z For farmers, more extreme weather means greater crop damage, soil erosion and stress on livestock. Lawmaker: Humans not changing climate but must prepare 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z Global heating is increasing droughts, soil erosion and wildfires while diminishing crop yields in the tropics and thawing permafrost near the poles, says the report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Climate crisis reducing land’s ability to sustain humanity, says IPCC 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z And soil erosion and land degradation reduce soil fertility. To rein in global warming, healthy forests and sustainable diets are key, U.N. says 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z They provide shade and wildlife habitat, combat soil erosion and remove carbon dioxide — a greenhouse gas — from the air. As wildfire risk grows west of Cascades, homeowners urged to better protect their homes 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z Officials say the project focuses on soil erosion control by planting native flora and removing non-native weeds. Hawaii watershed rehabilitation work shows signs of success 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z But the return to the historic landscape also should better mitigate soil erosion and runoff than the manicured lawns and closed-canopy woods at both sites now. Dubuque starts efforts to restore historic oak savanna 2019-07-06T04:00:00Z Workers are employed to plant appropriate tree species that restore the ecosystem, stem soil erosion, and reintroduce important lost wildlife to the region. The economics of a job guarantee: Wage and employment effects 2019-06-13T04:00:00Z Those farmers must prove they are controlling soil erosion, not employing children and meeting other standards. Falling coffee prices drive Guatemalan migration to the United States 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z That change would involve undertaking a wide array of activities, the authors write, including land restoration, more widespread adoption of agroecological practices such as preventing soil erosion, and more widely enforced limits on fishing. Landmark analysis documents the alarming global decline of nature 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z And soil erosion is also fuelling climate change because that earth contains three times more carbon than is in the atmosphere. We are full of bright ideas to solve ecological problems. So let’s act on them | Chris Packham 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z Environmental factors linked to soil erosion and climate change are also starting to affect the viability of poppy farming in Guerrero. Fentanyl use could end the opium era in Mexico: 'The only crop that paid’ 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z During a speech met with a standing ovation, Thunberg fought back tears as she warned about rapid species extinctions, soil erosion, deforestation and the pollution of oceans. Teen climate activist warns EU that it’s time to panic 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z By studying the sediment, scientists found that forest disturbance, soil erosion and burning all declined in the first decades of the 14th century. 'Lost city' mystery: Experts shed new light on ancient megacity's collapse 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z The policies were developed to reduce the effects of soil erosion, air pollution and climate change. China and India make planet leafier 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z This has exacerbated soil erosion, which has begun to alter the vegetation, a trend that projections show will intensify in the first half of the 21st century. Exploding demand for cashmere wool is ruining Mongolia’s grasslands 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z It found the industry was responsible for 74 percent of the region’s total soil erosion, by studying 10 years worth of data for rainfall, land use and soil characteristics, as well as high-resolution topographic maps. Prosecco, the popular bubbly, isn’t so good for the environment in northeast Italy 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z The authors of the new paper say their work goes beyond climate studies by mapping a wider range of ecological stress points, such as biodiversity loss, agricultural expansion, urbanisation and soil erosion. Risks of 'domino effect' of tipping points greater than thought, study says 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z Ghoramara is among many islands in the delta affected by rising sea levels and soil erosion experts say is caused by climate change. Villagers fear for survival on India's disappearing island 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z You have general degradation of the environment — look at safaris and the impact of off-roading on soil erosion. Why our close encounters with wildlife are so risky for the animals 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z Plants become sparser and patchy and dead areas emerge, which accelerates soil erosion. Exploding demand for cashmere wool is ruining Mongolia’s grasslands 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z Mega-scaled agriculture often leads to the ripping out of hedgerows, to pesticides contaminating rivers and streams, and soil erosion that can exacerbate flooding. ‘We'll have space bots with lasers, killing plants’: the rise of the robot farmer 2018-10-20T04:00:00Z One theory suggests that the deforestation led to soil erosion, impacting the island’s ability to support wildlife and farming, and the collapse of its civilization. Easter Island discovery: Experts unravel mystery of ancient statues 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z They include the construction of more houses near the refuge and soil erosion caused by flooding in 2013 and 2015 that could have brought plutonium to the surface. The area around Rocky Flats nuclear plant may soon open to the public — and some say that's a disaster in the making 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z But the project faces substantial and complex challenges, including uprooting tenacious invasive plant species the mining company planted as an easy way to stop soil erosion. From Defiled to Wild--Can a Spent Coal Mine Be Reborn as a Nature Conservation Center? 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z Construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Virginia has been halted to address soil erosion problems. Local Digest: Police identify D.C. stabbing victim 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z The trees play a crucial role in capturing rain and replenishing groundwater, he said, while their root systems prevent soil erosion. Is Napa growing too much wine? Residents seek to preserve treasured land 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z Rain on bare soil causes soil erosion, further degrading the natural and healthy environment. Opinion | Maryland wants to put a limit on bow-hunting antlerless deer 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z The Forest Service hopes that human-aided reforestation will counteract soil erosion, restore cover and nesting sites for wildlife, and provide opportunities for logging. Replanting a forest, with ‘hoedads’ and hard work 2018-05-12T04:00:00Z Another takeaway: The soil erosion that increased when the rabbits started burrowing around eventually leveled off. Invasive rabbits have ravaged one of the most remote islands on the planet 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z They provide oxygen, conserve energy, prevent soil erosion, clean our air, add beauty to our world and they can help conserve energy. Recent editorials published in Nebraska newspapers 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z Game and Fish staff during a routine April 10 inspection observed soil erosion around the outlet of the dam formed by a state highway about 20 miles west of Washburn. Game and Fish closes West Arroda Lake in Oliver County 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z A loss of trees that leads to soil erosion. Citizen scientists are the new community activists 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Land degradation drives climate change, with deforestation — which accounts for 10 percent of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions — and soil erosion worsening the problem, it said. Land degradation drives mass migration, climate change, report says 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z Plant roots stabilize river banks to prevent soil erosion, while their leaves shade the rivers to protect them from low flows and high temperatures. How an Indian Guru Cleans the World's Most Polluted Rivers 2018-03-21T04:00:00Z She worked with longtime gardener Jaime Dominguez to removed the dead lawn and line the hill with burlap mesh to prevent soil erosion. Before & After: A massive front lawn is transformed into an inviting, low-water landscape – LA Times 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z Plantations contain fewer species, retain significantly less carbon, and often result in soil erosion and water pollution from inputs of herbicides and pesticides. Failing our forests: we’ve lost enough trees to cover Spain in 2 years 2017-12-22T05:00:00Z They approached the business as though the raw ingredients were bananas or fairtrade coffee beans, working directly with 320 cotton farmers using agro-ecology methods that combine rows of diverse crops ensuring minimal soil erosion. Green age kicks: how ethical trainers won the fashion seal of approval 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z We are paying for soil erosion, water pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, and a multitude of other impacts which are passed on to the public by farmers and the sector, the conference heard. Feeding grain to farm animals wastes more than $1bn a year, data shows 2017-10-07T04:00:00Z Thus, from the 17th century, soil erosion plagued the British Caribbean colonies. How Colonial Systems Hurt the Caribbean's Ability to Weather Hurricanes 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z County inspectors discovered that a 10-inch diameter pipe, compromised by soil erosion, caused the spill that was initially reported Aug. 17 by the county to the U.S. Sewer spill into Georgia creek contained 2017-08-23T04:00:00Z “We’ve seen a significant increase in trash, damage to vegetation and trees, and soil erosion,” he said. A Tranquil Swimming Hole Is Overwhelmed by Its Own Internet Fame 2017-08-20T04:00:00Z Despite using nearly 90 percent less fertilizer, corn and soybean yields increased, soil quality improved, and soil erosion decreased by 25 percent, all without decreasing profitability. The Gulf of Mexico dead zone is larger than ever. Here’s what to do about it. 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z National Park Service rangers struggle to cope with overcrowded tour buses and to alleviate damage to Zion’s natural wonders that includes soil erosion and human waste near trails. Utah’s crowded Zion National Park may require reservations 2017-07-21T04:00:00Z As well as reducing flood risk, rewilding alleviates soil erosion, says Ted Green, founder president of the Ancient Tree Forum. 'It is strange to see the British struggling with the beaver': why is rewilding so controversial? 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z The plans document practices and strategies by livestock operations to address soil erosion, manure, disposal of other organic waste and fertilizer applications. West Virginia reports progress in farm nutrient planning 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z The minister from from Pitcairn, Michelle Christian, said: "We can apply for EU funding for environmental issues such as soil erosion, waste management and water, so we are concerned about the future." British territories' environment 'at risk' - BBC News 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z After all, soil erosion from chemical-free tilled fields undermined the Roman Empire and other ancient societies around the world. Avoid conventional wisdom: Healthy soil is the real key to feeding the world 2017-04-23T04:00:00Z He says the smaller size allows room for sediment basins and methods to prevent soil erosion and fertilizer runoff. 2nd Springfield lake would be smaller and eco-friendly 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z It alters the local climate, decreases biodiversity and leads to soil erosion. Americans once moved away from forests. Now forests are moving away from Americans. 2017-02-22T05:00:00Z Outdoor groups say mowing less frequently would create new habitats for quail, pheasants and other upland hunting birds, reduce soil erosion and runoff, and ease the workload for local government officials. Outdoor groups push for Nebraska bill to reduce ditch-mowing 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z The Michigan Association of Drain Commissioners says drain commissioners enforce laws related to flood protection, storm management and soil erosion. It’s all in the family for Hillsdale County drain chief 2017-01-01T05:00:00Z This production practice entails growing our crops without disturbing the soil through tillage, conserving more moisture, reducing soil erosion and improving the health and productivity of soil by retaining nutrients and organic matter. Farmers can help clean up the Chesapeake 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z According to some scientists, one third of the world’s arable land has been lost to soil erosion or pollution in the past 40 years. Teargas, trees and oil: my life in the greatest job on earth | John Vidal 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z About a third of the world's soils are degraded because of soil erosion, contamination, urbanization and other issues. Lentils, chickpeas can help reverse dangerous trend of soil erosion: U.N. 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z Officials say those projects have prevented more than 177 million tons of soil erosion into streams, rivers and lakes. The Latest: Missouri voters extend sales tax for parks 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z He talked up grass’s environmental benefits – absorbing greenhouse gas, cooling air temperature, impeding soil erosion – and his clients’ conservation efforts. Sod it: Californians turn back to grass lawns as drought shaming ebbs 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z There are legitimate fears about soil erosion, manure lagoons, animal welfare and nitrogen runoff at large farms — but it’s not just environmental groups that worry. Why Industrial Farms Are Good for the Environment 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z By 1999, locals formed the Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group to understand and combat the area’s soil erosion, flooding and diminished water quality. ‘Shell Creek summers’ a 15-year tradition 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z Lake Tahoe’s loss of clarity has been fueled by housing construction, soil erosion, storm-water runoff, air pollution, automobiles and invasive aquatic species. Obama to speak at summit devoted to Lake Tahoe preservation 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Livestock was confined to pens and soil erosion arrested by forming reservoirs and terracing shallow slopes for crops, with fruit trees on steeper inclines. Can China Reform Its Agriculture Industry Fast Enough to Feed Its People? 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z Iowa farmers lose about $40 per acre to soil erosion in a state where more than 85 percent of the land is covered by crops. Iowa farmers ripped out prairie; now some hope it can save them 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z But in most cases, it’s a trade-off worth making, because they enable no-till farming methods, which help prevent soil erosion. Why Industrial Farms Are Good for the Environment 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z So in general, the benefits of no-till farming -- curbing soil erosion and rebuilding soil organic matter -- are pretty well known, he said. Could No-Till Farming Reverse Climate Change? 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z Experts say decades of mass deforestation have led to soil erosion where sediment is washed downstream from mountainous areas. Over one million people hit as floods worsen in India's tea region of Assam 2016-07-26T04:00:00Z Rather than causing soil erosion, pika burrows dramatically improve drainage on the plateau, according to a 2014 study by Smith and Maxwell Wilson in the journal Ambio, published by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. China tried to drive a furry mammal to extinction. Maybe that wasn’t such a good idea. 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z The herbicide has done more than benefit farmers' profits; glyphosate has also curbed soil erosion by facilitating no-till agriculture, the practice of spraying fields before planting instead of plowing up weeds. Why Europe may ban the most popular weed killer in the world 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z That deficit leads to “environmental degradation, soil erosion, gross amounts of littering, and land mismanagement,” Loris writes. Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Oklahoma newspapers 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Benefits of cover crops, which might include "adding nitrogen, breaking up compacted soils, reducing soil erosion, and adding organic matter to the soil," could apply to any field Reeder says. Could No-Till Farming Reverse Climate Change? 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z There are significant food challenges ahead relating to soil erosion, obesity, nitrogen runoff, climate change and food security. It’s a noble choice to spend more time in the kitchen, but it’s not for everyone. Are you listening, Michael Pollan? 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z Worse, maize is often grown in a way that increases soil erosion, accelerates the run-off from rainfall and exacerbates flooding. Powered by poo: Somerset dairy farm enjoys biogas boom - BBC News 2016-02-03T05:00:00Z For example, reducing soil erosion improves crop yields. Can these men clean up Iowa’s water as part of task force? 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z The project will help reduce soil erosion and enhance groundwater quantity and quality. Controlled burns a 1st in history of Fontenelle Forest 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z But the capacity of the forest to prevent soil erosion in surrounding agricultural land is not so easily or readily accounted for. How Much Is Our Environment Worth? 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z Environmental groups say more grazing would have increased soil erosion and riparian damage, removed native grasses and increased fire risk. As wildfires rage in West, ranchers lose cattle, rangeland 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z He saw what happened in European colonies where cash crops and monoculture destroyed the forests, creating soil erosion. Why Is the Man Who Predicted Climate Change Forgotten? 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z Flames have also torched tens of thousands of acres of trees and vegetation throughout the Canyon Creek watershed, leaving the barren landscape vulnerable to future soil erosion and flooding. Rehab plan in works for burned Oregon forest 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Even at home, drones play an increasing role in helping monitor soil erosion, for example, or the ecological effect of toxic spills. A Slippery Slope for Drone Warfare? 2015-08-21T04:00:00Z Even human life and property are jeopardized when soil erosion causes mud- and landslides. Can Plants Help Slow Soil Erosion? 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z In Maryland, a century-old rail tunnel needed emergency repairs this winter because of soil erosion from leaks, causing widespread train delays. Aging Infrastructure Plagues Nation’s Busiest Rail Corridor 2015-07-26T04:00:00Z Farmers must prepare for, and adapt to, a changed climate that is likely to feature more erratic rainfall, temperature extremes, drought, soil erosion, invasive weeds and durable pests. Prepare farms for the future 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z In return, he works on a variety of public projects, chosen by the community - terracing the hillsides, for example, to prevent soil erosion. The Ethiopians who predict an end to international aid - BBC News 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z The result, experts say, is a rise in soil erosion, landslides and floods that is threatening lives and homes. Deforestation drives worsening flooding in Kashmir 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z The economic cost of soil erosion is estimated to be several billion dollars every year for the U.S. alone. Can Plants Help Slow Soil Erosion? 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z Researchers also are working on a technological remedy - a means of mechanically injecting the dry poultry litter into the ground to limit runoff or soil erosion. Farmers go high-tech in bid to reduce bay pollution 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z Department of the Environment will require signs at construction sites that are under soil erosion and sediment control plans. D.C. news in brief 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z Decades of deforestation and soil erosion, as well as government mismanagement, have left North Korea particularly vulnerable to drought and floods. North Korea Says It’s Facing Its Worst Drought in a Century 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z Haiti’s northern coast suffers from the harvesting of coral offshore for construction material and soil erosion that deposits smothering silt along the coastal shelf. In northern Haiti, conservation efforts focus on coastlines 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z It provides for withholding money, for example, from farms that would contribute to soil erosion or the destruction of wetlands. Federal Dollars Are Financing the Water Crisis in the West 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z All those measures are taken to protect against soil erosion as well as soak up and remove nitrates from groundwater before they enter streams and rivers. Iowa farmers ponder effects of Water Works lawsuit 2015-05-09T04:00:00Z But there's push-back from the $25-billion-a-year grass industry, which says lawns are good for the environment, producing oxygen, preventing soil erosion and dissipating heat. Amid drought, the West is no place for a lawn, as Nevada has learned 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z Besides providing nutrients, the compost keeps soil moist, helping to prevent soil erosion and other deleterious effects of California’s extreme drought. The Model Behavior of Municipal Composters 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z The trees will also help with soil erosion and provide habitat for a variety of wildlife. Ex-Army Corps commander undertakes tree-planting project 2015-04-26T04:00:00Z The loss of smaller trees and shrubs leads to soil erosion and increased landslide risk. The tires on your car threaten Asian biodiversity 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z If there are risks there are also benefits: glyphosate is far less toxic than the pesticides it normally replaces, and it greatly reduces soil erosion by limiting the need to plow fields. Roundup and Risk Assessment 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z According to the Agriculture Department, mulch protects land from soil erosion and reduces compaction from heavy rains. Gardening Tips That Can Save You Over $700 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z Surface mining destroys forests and groundcover, leading to flooding and soil erosion. How Coal Kills 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z LANSING, Mich. - State experts will provide training for professional land managers in Michigan with a goal of helping private forestland owners avoid practices that cause soil erosion and degrade water quality. AP-MI—Michigan News Coverage Advisory 8:30 am, MI 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z Closures also minimize soil erosion resulting from damage roads. US Forest Service closing Va. forest roads for winter months 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Migrants are already leaving coastal communities due to soil erosion and re-locating to slums in Dhaka, where they exacerbate flood risks by creating dense settlements in the most vulnerable areas. Shifting Private Sector Perspectives On Disaster Philanthropy In Asia 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z Cover crops like wheat and barley absorb unused nutrients and control soil erosion. Md. to announce cover crop enrollment 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z The matches may sometimes feel like a college lecture class in soil erosion, but there is no arguing with her success. Maria Sharapova rallies for second-round win at U.S. Open 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z These crops impact regions with pollution, industrial waste, soil erosion, and habitat loss. Sugar: A Love/Hate Relationship. Why We Can't Ever Give Up The Sweet Stuff 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z The other discovery was of two possible former mounds, now located under the ground surface due to soil erosion from higher ground filling in the area and ultimately topping the mounds. Director retiring from Grand Village 2014-06-29T04:00:00Z But, the biggest culprit was the persistent downpours that caused flooding, ponding and soil erosion. Storms cause crop damage, halt field work 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z In Lanzhou, engineers evaluate the rise of soil erosion at 10%, and concentrations of dust particles at 49%: no good news for general health. China's answer to its space-poverty: chopping mountains! 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z Ray Gaesser, who farms 6,000 acres of corn and soybeans in southwest Iowa near Corning, uses no-till farming, terraces on sloping land to prevent soil erosion, and has grass waterways to slow water runoff. Food companies work with farmers on sustainability 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z Any soil erosion was an act of God, the letters said. Oso neighborhood never should have been built 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z They also protect against soil erosion by weakening waves before they reach land. Putting a Price Tag on Nature’s Defenses 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z Soils erode, dry with change It's also the first time that soil erosion has been discussed in the report. Deadly Heat Waves, Flooding Rains, Crop Failures Among Climate Change Plagues Already Afflicting Americans 2014-05-07T15:10:00Z Edge tillage is planting right up to the edge of the field thereby removing protective bordering lands and increasing soil erosion, chemical runoff and other problems. It's Final -- Corn Ethanol Is Of No Use 2014-04-20T17:12:00Z Already rural population growth imposes huge environmental strains, evident in widespread soil erosion and deforestation. Japanese philosophy at work in Ethiopia 2014-03-25T00:17:36Z It was one of the first big groups in Argentina to champion no-till farming, a technique that reduces soil erosion. Agribusiness in Latin America: Farming without fields 2014-01-02T16:00:51Z Runoff of nitrogen fertilizer, among the most widely-used varieties in China, can contaminate water sources and lead to soil acidification, soil erosion and lower crop yields. China's Bad Earth 2013-07-26T22:49:29Z "How do we get conservation practices that are very aggressive in protecting our soil and water in place, and with producers, to make sure we are not increasing our soil erosion?" Deadly Heat Waves, Flooding Rains, Crop Failures Among Climate Change Plagues Already Afflicting Americans 2014-05-07T15:10:00Z Planted in a series of stonewalled terraces, the roots of the lemon trees help prevent soil erosion and landslides, a growing problem with the torrential rains of recent years. Amalfi Journal: Fragrant Lemon Groves Retain Their Allure in Italy, but for How Long? 2013-05-08T20:29:39Z Scientists agree that government policy is critical to halting soil erosion, limiting loss from urbanisation and supporting sustainable agriculture. How worms aid the study of climate change 2013-04-26T23:04:17Z Jain also conducts assessments to find ways to minimize soil erosion and determine how natural and man-made activities impact the forest ecosystem. Working to sustain and improve our national forests 2013-04-09T04:01:00Z The fire had stripped the hills of trees and vegetation, and soil erosion left a smooth slope allowing the summer rains to push an avalanche of mud, rocks and other debris down into the community. U.S. Starts Massive Forest-Thinning Project 2013-03-22T15:45:05.543Z They say it encourages soil erosion and pesticide runoff from farms and, by driving up the cost of livestock feed, affects beef, pork and chicken meat prices in grocery stores. U.S. Seeks Greater Ethanol Use Despite Efforts to Cut It 2013-02-01T13:45:02.297Z They detailed for visitors how World Bank money was being spent: rural tracks planned; olive groves planted against soil erosion; scattered landholding regrouped for easier farming; cisterns installed to store rainwater. Tunisia's rural poor pose steep learning curve for World Bank-funded scheme 2012-12-07T13:07:47Z With larger swaths of forests being cut down in recent years, Asian countries are seeing less wildlife, losing groundwater and discovering more soil erosion. Can Carbon Trading Save Asia's Remaining Forests? 2012-12-06T17:15:07.837Z At his own research stations in the northern Andes, Ruiz noticed increasing incidences of extreme rains, which are likely to cause more runoff and soil erosion. South American Cities Face Flood Risk Due to Andes Meltdown 2012-12-05T15:17:51.300Z Severe soil erosion led to landslides down the hills into the villages. Turning Stumps into Trees Traps Carbon and Revitalizes Village 2012-11-20T17:15:02.643Z But Mr. Tobin said some of the regulations were necessary because farmers did not do enough to police themselves and prevent environmental hazards like soil erosion. For Some Iowa Farmers, Agriculture Takes Back Seat to Economy 2012-11-05T18:35:37Z But climate change, with its more intense storms, melting permafrost and soil erosion, is causing the ice cellars to disintegrate. Alaskan Arctic villages hit hard by climate change 2012-08-06T01:35:06Z This is because of a combination of factors: a dysfunctional state rationing system, deforestation, soil erosion, poor road conditions and a lack of fertilizers, fuel, pumps and other farm machinery. North Korean Floods Kill 88 and Leave Many Homeless 2012-07-29T22:06:20Z And it still provides some of the functions for which it was originally introduced to the region, forming windbreaks and preventing soil erosion. Introduced Beetle Bids to Curb Water-Sucking Tamarisk 2012-07-16T16:15:00.230Z The U.S. farm law covers everything from food stamps to crop subsidies to soil erosion - and several other hot-button issues in an election year. Food stamps, crop subsidies among Senate farm bill amendments 2012-06-19T04:14:40Z This practice, the advocates say, not only destroys wildlife habitat and contributes to soil erosion but releases climate-warming carbon into the atmosphere during processing. Alaska's Tongass forest sparks battle over logging 2012-06-17T17:25:02Z It also includes programs to help farmers protect against soil erosion and to use ecologically friendly methods like drop irrigation. The Senate farm bill, in one graph 2012-06-14T19:56:00Z The technology offers the efficient creation of well-structured, humus-rich compost, which is important for food security, resistance to soil erosion, water retention in soil and the growth of local agricultural economies. Ecodesign: The bottom line 2012-06-13T17:20:35.917Z The 500 or so farmers currently taking part are planting trees around their fields to prevent soil erosion and rehabilitating the soil by rotating nitrogen-fixing crops like beans and peas with the cassava. Green Blog: Swapping Out Charcoal With Ethanol 2012-05-18T14:08:27Z "But what we show is that the impact of those people developing and introducing agriculture probably had a quite significant impact on soil erosion." Are Humans to Blame for Africa's Lost Rainforests? 2012-02-09T19:02:00Z The Roman empire deforested large areas around the Mediterranean, contributing to soil erosion and declining fertility. The Smart Way to Play God with Earth's Limited Land 2012-01-20T22:15:00.427Z Production of ethanol, with its use of pesticides and fertilizer and heavy industrial machinery, causes soil erosion and air and water pollution. After Three Decades, Federal Tax Credit for Ethanol Expires 2012-01-02T04:16:40Z The BLM says that is untenable because mustang herds can double in size every four years, leading to overpopulation of the range that causes soil erosion, sedimentation of streams and damage to wildlife habitat. Federal agency scales back Nevada mustang roundup 2011-12-22T04:57:06Z The sediment contributed by soil erosion, which is caused by deforestation and overgrazing by livestock, doesn't help matters either. Coral Reefs In Danger: Now Battling Toxic Seaweed 2011-10-17T22:35:40Z Grantham believes that the best approach may be to recast global warming, which depresses crop yields and worsens soil erosion, as a factor contributing to resource depletion. Can Jeremy Grantham Profit From Ecological Mayhem? 2011-08-12T15:41:12Z This is the bit that humans can do something about by regulating the use of fertilizers and soil erosion. Coral Reefs: Winners and Losers 2011-08-10T22:00:00Z The hogweed contains a poisonous sap, the knotweed causes structural damage and all three suppress native plants and cause soil erosion. 'Killer' shrimps worst water pest 2011-08-06T03:21:57Z The government said the rising waters and a need to combat soil erosion necessitated moving 130,000 farmers last year from around the reservoir. To Quench Thirst of Its North, China Plant to Siphon the South 2011-06-01T22:03:07Z The CRP pays farmers to leave land idle as a way of preventing soil erosion and other environmental damage. Absorbing the Food Shock of 2011 2011-03-03T22:00:00Z And he rates soil erosion as the biggest threat of all. Can Jeremy Grantham Profit From Ecological Mayhem? 2011-08-12T15:41:12Z Only long after each innovation is introduced do humans bother to ponder things like soil erosion or texting while driving. Sherry Turkle's meditation on technology, "Alone Together" 2011-01-28T17:23:01Z It argues that the main cause of soil erosion and sedimentation is the removal of forests by farmers for cattle grazing. BP oil spill: Colombian farmers sue for negligence 2011-01-11T12:38:19Z According to its president, Mark Tercek, a series of floods helped focus Iowans' attention on the benefits of preventing soil erosion and other problems. Environmental community shifts focus away from Washington with 'think local' strategies 2010-12-21T01:54:00Z Maathai paid women a small stipend for planting trees, and communities saw how new growth prevented soil erosion, provided food, and lured back wildlife. Empowering Women and Saving the Environment 2010-11-29T13:00:00Z Issues such as water contamination, drought and soil erosion are becoming increasingly important, and have direct effects on the future of business operations. Biodioversity and profit can go hand in hand 2010-10-06T06:00:00Z Southeast after being imported to control soil erosion. Kudzu extract may treat cocaine addiction 2010-08-22T21:52:00Z Some farmers, she said, have had to return to plowing their fields to control weeds — a practice that contributes to soil erosion — because they can no longer use Roundup to control the stray canola plants. Genetics Pushes Canola Into the Wild 2010-08-10T00:23:00Z Unregulated farming and lumbering had allowed pervasive soil erosion. Economic View: Like New Deal, Stimulus Should Create Jobs Directly 2010-07-31T16:38:00Z So-called no-till farming helps prevent soil erosion and the runoff of rainwater containing sediments and chemicals. Study Finds Benefits in Modified Crops but Warns of Overuse 2010-04-13T15:33:00Z Deforestation has caused soil erosion, making much of the farmland infertile. Agriculture Program Yields Hope in Haiti 2010-02-23T00:47:00Z How have deforestation and soil erosion impacted Haiti? 2010-01-16T16:38:00Z The loss of cultivated acreage was caused by the diversion of land to industrial and other uses and by severe soil erosion. Area Handbook for Bulgaria Deterioration in the environment - notably air pollution, soil erosion, and the steady fall of the water table, especially in the north - is another long-term problem. The 2008 CIA World Factbook The shade trees serve also to check soil erosion; and in the case of the leguminous kinds, to furnish nutriment to the soil. All About Coffee Another long-term threat to growth is the deterioration in the environment - notably air pollution, soil erosion, and the steady fall of the water table especially in the north. The 2005 CIA World Factbook The pond margins are seeded to a grass mixture to prevent soil erosion and silting, and several hundred trees and shrubs having value as wildlife food and cover are planted in the area. Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Thirty-Seventh Annual Report Wooster, Ohio, September 3, 4, 5, 1946 I am interested in this subject today because of an innate love of trees and because the development of a tree crop agriculture offers a way to stop soil erosion. Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Fifteenth Annual Meeting New York City, September 3, 4 and 5, 1924 Deterioration in the environment - notably air pollution, soil erosion, and the steady fall of the water table, especially in the north - is another long-term problem. The 2008 CIA World Factbook Learning to predict it and to modify it, through space application, might help slow down the soil erosion of arable land—that "geological inevitability * * * which man can only hasten or postpone." The Practical Values of Space Exploration Report of the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, Eighty-Sixth Congress, Second Session Another long-term threat to growth is the deterioration in the environment - notably air pollution, soil erosion, and the steady fall of the water table especially in the north. The 2005 CIA World Factbook Forests prevent soil erosion and floods: Forests help to regulate the flow of streams and prevent floods. Studies of Trees The amount of fertile land is limited, however, and deforestation and soil erosion have created problems. The 1993 CIA World Factbook The lack of employment opportunities remains one of the most critical problems facing the economy, along with soil erosion and political instability. The 1995 CIA World Factbook It is noteworthy that the two leading nations in space research, the United States and the U.S.S.R., are among the most affected by soil erosion. The Practical Values of Space Exploration Report of the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, Eighty-Sixth Congress, Second Session The amount of fertile land is limited, however, and deforestation and soil erosion have created problems. The 1992 CIA World Factbook Streams generally have their origins in mountain slopes and there, too, the forests, impeding the sudden run off of the water which is not immediately absorbed, prevent soil erosion. Studies of Trees Few social assistance programs exist, and the lack of employment opportunities remains one of the most critical problems facing the economy, along with soil erosion and political instability. The 1991 CIA World Factbook The amount of fertile land is limited, however, and deforestation and soil erosion have created problems. The 1994 CIA World Factbook Here the work projects run more to soil erosion control and the building of farm-to-market roads. The Fireside Chats of Franklin Delano Roosevelt In some places there was evident and occasionally very serious soil erosion, as may be seen in Fig. Farmers of Forty Centuries; Or, Permanent Agriculture in China, Korea, and Japan The importance of the forest soil as a conservator of water and its relation to stream flow and soil erosion can be brought out at this juncture. Studies of Trees The extent and effects of soil erosion in your locality or state. Community Civics and Rural Life Few social assistance programs exist, and the lack of employment opportunities remains one of the most critical problems facing the economy, along with soil erosion and political instability. The 1994 CIA World Factbook As in many developing countries, deforestation and soil erosion will hamper efforts to attain a high rate of GDP growth. The 2000 CIA World Factbook The practice, therefore, gives at once a good fertilizing, the highest conservation and utilization of rainfall, and a complete protection against soil erosion. Farmers of Forty Centuries; Or, Permanent Agriculture in China, Korea, and Japan The amount of fertile land is limited, however, and deforestation and soil erosion continue to reduce the production potential. The 1998 CIA World Factbook Not only are the timber resources themselves of great value, but the relation of woodland to agriculture is very close, especially in its effect upon soil erosion. Community Civics and Rural Life |
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