February 16, 2012
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Soil & Groundwater Newsletter February 16, 2012 |
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Soil protection critical for Europe`s economy and ecosystems
Soil is one of the planet`s invaluable resources but continues to be degraded in Europe. Together, the mineral particles, water, air, organic matter, and living organisms that constitute soil perform key functions which underpin our society. Soil is a vital, non-renewable resource for ecosystems, playing an essential role in services such as water purification and food production. It is also a major global carbon sink, with significant potential to remove climate-changing gases from the atmosphere. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has joined forces with the European Commission’s Joint ... | ||
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Obama Budget Proposal to Slash Conservation Would Be Costly
President Obama`s congressional budget request to slash funding for Farm Bill conservation programs in Fiscal Year 2013 by about $600 million could cost more than it saves in the long term, according to a leading conservation group. Farm Bill conservation programs assist farmers, ranchers and private forest landowners in adopting land management practices that improve water quality and wildlife habitat and help maintain the long-term sustainability of their operations by reducing soil erosion and improving soil health. "Farm Bill conservation programs represent an investment by the government ... | ||
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