Soil

Children v. Dirty Business

William S. Becker | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: Global Commons, Soil, Our Children's Trust, Common Law, Tom Vilsack, Lawsuits, Obama Administration, Atmosphere, Steven Chu, Climate Change, Water, National Association of Manufacturers, Gary Locke, Federal Court, Public Trust Doctrine, Oceans, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Lisa Jackson, Ken Salazar, Forests, Air, Green News
William S. Becker

On May 11, a group of children will face off against the Obama administration and the NAM, arguing that common law requires governments to protect critical natural resources on behalf of current and future generations.

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Lynne Peeples

Farm Bill 2012 Eyed For Enhancing Conservation -- Of Soil And Farmers' Livelihood

HuffingtonPost.com | Lynne Peeples | Posted 02.28.2012

Read More: Water Quality, Food System, Farm Bill 2012, Farm Bill, Farming, Soil, 2012 Farm Bill, Insurance, Subsidized-Crop-Insurance-Program, Topsoil, Conservation, Usda, Sustainable Farming, Green News

American farmers suffered more crop losses in 2011 than in any other year in recorded history. Total insurance payouts have surpassed $9 billion, and ...

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Gifts That Keep On Living

Avital Binshtock | Posted 01.16.2012

Read More: Lichen, Soil, Uncle Milton's, Children, Nightlight, Green, Lamp, Mike Thompson, Animals, Jewelry, Back to the Roots, Larvae, Etsy, Ring, Kids, Insect Lore, Presents, Worms, Insects, Necklace, Gardening, Holidays Canada, Holidays Canada Gift Guide, Ecosphere Pod, Mushrooms, Holidays, Compost, Shopping, Uncle Jim's, Dirt, Habitats, Ladybugs, Ant Farm, Butterflies, Gifts, Green News
Avital Binshtock

The problem with most holiday presents is that they're just so... lifeless. Not these.

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This Week in Climate Science: A Triassic Warning, Carbon-Absorbing Forests, and Amazon Dams

David Kroodsma | Posted 09.27.2011

Read More: Reservoirs, Soil, Climate Change, Extinction, Carbon Sequestration, Climate Science, Carbon Dioxide, Greenhouse Gases, Hydropower, Ice Sheets, Global Warming, Coral Reefs, Sea Level Rise, Triassic, Green News
David Kroodsma

Coral Reefs are in deep trouble due to warming and acidifying oceans, but they may not be in as much danger as previously thought.

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Why All the Floods?

Maria Rodale | Posted 09.10.2011

Read More: Environment, Floods, Maria Rodale, Climate Change, Soil, Organic, Global Warming, Nature, Green News
Maria Rodale

You can blame it on global warming, the rapture, or just plain bad luck. But I have a different theory, backed by science. Yet no one is reporting on this.

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Watching the Future Wash Away

Donald Carr | Posted 06.13.2011

Read More: Farming, Soil, Toxic, Run Off, Corn, Agriculture, Dead Zone, Conservation, Erosion, Chemicals, Corn Belt, Commodity Crop, Farm, Water, Agribusiness, Soybeans, Farm Subsidies, Usda, Farm Bill, Crp, Eqip, Green News
Donald Carr

Bad federal policy and intensifying storms are washing away the rich dark soils in the Midwest that made this country an agricultural powerhouse and that remain the essential foundation of a healthy and sustainable food system in the future.

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Composting in California: Come Get your Bag O' Crap!

Annie Spiegelman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Growing Vegetables, School Gardens, Organic Farming, Soil, Organic Gardening, Compost, Healthy Soil, Community Gardens, Talking Dirt, Home Gardening, Green News
Annie Spiegelman

Well, now I can add "interviewed a crap farmer" to my esteemed resume, while checking it off my bucket list. My parents will be so proud.

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At Christmas and Beyond: Trees Keep on Giving

Dr. Reese Halter | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Almonds, Soil, Sequoia's, Dr. Reese Halter, Christmas, Conservation, Co2, Apples, Bristlecone Pines, Trees, Oranges, Water, Lemons, Taxol, Avocados, Greenhouse Gases, Cinnamon, Grapefruits, Medicine, Air, Green News
Dr. Reese Halter

It is indeed appropriate that the most recognized and celebrated day of the year, Christmas, is also focused around trees. That's because trees are truly remarkable.

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The Road to Cancún: Good News on the Climate Crisis

Ronnie Cummins | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Via Campesina, Carbon, Cancun, Soil, Climate, Farmers, Agriculture, Pasture, Organic, World News
Ronnie Cummins

The Good News: Growth of the Global Grassroots Dolores Hildalgo, Mexico - Sunday November 28 On a beautiful sunny afternoon several hundred campesin...

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A Rapture of Humus

Robert Koehler | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Recycling, Soil, Ecology, Circle of Life, Waste Management, Composting, Aversion, Humus, Politics News
Robert Koehler

Day after the election and, wow, there it was, a story in my local paper that cried out that the world was changing in a sensible direction. I simply ...

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A Win-Win Policy: Conserving Lands and Mitigating Climate Change in a Public-Private Partnership

Steven Apfelbaum | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Climate Change, Soil, Greenhouse Gases, Western Climate Initiative, Bush Administration, Top Soil, Carbon Emissions, Energy Bill, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Green News
Steven Apfelbaum

A group of scientists, NGOs, and policy makers has been working on developing technical standards designed to allow soils to be put to work right now to sequester carbon.

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City Playgrounds Tackle Toxic Soil and Equipment

Susan Buchanan | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mayor Landrieu, New Orleans, Lead, Arsenic, Health, Parks, Environment, Pollution, kaBoom!, Soil, Contamination, Tulane University, Epa, Playground, Topsoil, Green News
Susan Buchanan

New Orleans city and school leaders want to remove contaminants from playgrounds, where even the most benign-looking spots can harbor arsenic on swing sets and lead and arsenic in soil.

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I Bet You Don't Know Jack about Dirt!

Maria Rodale | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Soil, Organic, Green News
Maria Rodale

By guest blogger Annie Spiegelman, a.k.a. the Dirt Diva. Throughout history we've seen civilizations rise and fall based on how they treated their la...

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What's Dirt Got to Do With It? Interview With a Soil Scientist!

Annie Spiegelman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mulch, Soil Test, Compost, Scientist, Organic, Soil, Ph, Organic Gardening, Fertilizing, Healthy Soil, Gardening, Green News
Annie Spiegelman

Today the Dirt Dude, Stephen Andrews, soil scientist and Professor of Environmental Earth Science at UC Berkeley. is going to answer questions on the foundation of your garden's soil.

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The Gulf Was Sick Before the Oil Spill, and How to Make it Well Again

Steven Apfelbaum | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Climate Change, Soil, Pollution, Gulf Oil Spill, Water Pollution, Water, Greenhouse Gases, Green News
Steven Apfelbaum

The Gulf of Mexico is sick, but, in fact, it's been ill for a long time, and it needs a bigger fix. Now is the time to look, more broadly, at the health of our nation's natural resources.

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The Next Step: Adding Cover Crop to a No-Till System (VIDEO)

Rebecca Gerendasy | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Farming, Soil Health, Cronin Farm, Sare, Soil, Cover Crop, Agriculture, Organic Health, Sustainable Agriculture, No-Till, Dan Forgey, Green News
Rebecca Gerendasy

From Cooking Up a Story: Dan Forgey, farm manager at Cronin Farms in South Dakota, has been using no-till management for more than 17 years. Over that...

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Grow a Conscience: How to Garden Green

Avital Binshtock | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Manual, Soil, Pets, Fungi, Weeds, Packets, Appliances, Children, Grow, Agriculture, Green, Flowers, Million, Lawn, Emissions, Hand Fork, Animals, Products, Front Yard, Dill, Cilantro, Trowel, Grass, Ecosmart Technologies, Weeder, Flax, Farm, Salad, Plastic, Insects, Materials, Gardening, Olive Barn, Gas, Leed, Cultivator, Motor, Bugs, Local, Garden, Antibacterial, U.S. Green Building Council, Planet, Paper, Home, Organic Herb Garden Trio Kit, Plants, Nontoxic, Gloves, Chives, Certified, Green Thumb, Exercise, Tips, Gizmos, Fibers, Batteries, Wildlife, Fuel, Pesticides, Produce, MCR Safety, Basil, Electric, Hands, Natural, Acres, Seeds, Earth, Eco, Recycled, Pollution, Organic, Backyard, Exxon Valdez, Concentrations, Herb Garden, Kids, Killer, Hand-Powered, Vegetables, Devices, Spill, Fitness, Grip, Sierra Club Radio, Push, Herbs, Human Power, Gallons, Cordless, Energy Star, Window, Toxic, Essential Oils, Cotton, Packaging, Multipurpose, Memphis Green, Homeowners, Pots, Offset, Implements, Carbon Footprint, Fertilizer, Made in the U.S., Refueling, Yard, Fruit, Hoe, Mower, Rugged, Farmers, Oil, Environment, Bamboo, Pulp, Biodegradable, Items, Dibble, Razorcut, Ecomowers, Brill, Cobrahead, Green News
Avital Binshtock

Whether your farm fits in a window box or spans several acres, ensure a truly green thumb with these Earth-friendly gardening gizmos.

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ReThink Review: DIRT! The Movie -- Love the Earth, Literally

Jonathan Kim | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Food Riots, Soil, Dust Bowl, Agriculture, Cenk Uygur, Rethink Reviews, Dirt! The Movie, Erosion, Film, Movies, Movie Reviews, Starvation, Hunger, Jonathan Kim, Mountaintop Removal, Fossil Fuels, The Young Turks, Documentary, Topsoil, Movie Critic, Industrial Agriculture, Entertainment News
Jonathan Kim

Earth Day has come and gone, and while many of us took time to think about our planet, we were probably focused on the things that happen on its surfa...

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Channeling David Attenborough: The Modern Primitives of the Great Plains

Kurt Michael Friese | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Toxic Chemicals, Food, Soil, Gardening, Food News
Kurt Michael Friese

There is a hidden tribe that exists in the middle of the North American continent. Unlike his "civilized" or "modern" cousins, the native Iowa Garden...

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Haiti's Tomorrow May Be Rooted In Trees, Fertilizer

Joseph B. Treaster | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Restoration, United Nations Environment Program, Soil, Knight Foundation, Agriculture, Aid, Plots, Knight Center for International Media, Jobs, Flooding, Plan, Trees, Dredging, Farms, Canals, Earth Institute, Countryside, Dominican Republic, Miami, Wood, Poverty, Crops, Tradition, Earthquake, Fire, University of Miami, Haiti, Fertilizer, Rivers, Columbia University, Environment, Food, Charcoal, Marc Levy, World News
Joseph B. Treaster

The task of restoring Haiti's countryside is extremely difficult and could even be impossible. But the restoration work for a healthy countryside would provide more food and jobs, and make flooding less severe.

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Haiti Earthquake: Greening of Hillsides Can Bolster Recovery

Joseph B. Treaster | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: United Nations Environment Program, Soil, Knight Foundation, Green, Knight Center for International Media, Earth, Tents, Trees, Crop, Port-Au-Prince, Earth Institute, Countryside, Miami, United States Agency for International Development, Hurricanes, Jeffrey Sachs, Poverty, Forest, Corn, Flood, Seed, Earthquake, Plant, Mountain, University of Miami, Haiti, Rivers, Firewood, Rice, Columbia University, Water, Deforestation, Food, Sustainability, Jacmel, Marc Levy, Green News
Joseph B. Treaster

Now with parts of Haiti in ruin and perhaps 200,000 people dead, the tree-planting and the soil sampling have halted. But the catastrophe makes it more critical than ever that Haiti be re-greened.

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You Can Be an Urban Farmer!

Makenna Goodman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Organic Farming, Soil, Compost, Container, Urban Farming, Food Politics, Homesteading, Food, Foodie, Gardening, Green News
Makenna Goodman

You can grow nutritious sprouts on a counter top, salad greens on a windowsill, dwarf fruit trees on a patio, tomatoes on a balcony, and much more.

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How To Green Your Holiday Meal

Avital Binshtock | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Pesticides, Organic Farming, Hanukkah, Soil, Turkey, Agriculture, Thanksgiving, Flowers, Green, Toxins, Soup Kitchen, Decor, Vegetables, Christmas, Dishwasher, Leftovers, Holidays, Holiday Season, Food Banks, Crops, Ecuador, Green Living, Reusable, Family Meals, Decorating, Imports, Menu, Organic Food, Fruit, Cornucopia, Colombia, Water, Environment, Tips, Homeless Shelters, Food, Decorating Tips, Green News
Avital Binshtock

Working up a menu for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or another upcoming holiday? Here are three tips to help you be more environmentally responsible while planning that feast.

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Haiti Earthquake, Deforestation Raise Risk Of Landslides

National Geographic | Ker Than | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Rain, Hurricane, Haiti Environment, Soil, Haiti Earthquake, Dominican Republic, Climate Change, Haiti, Environment, Port-Au-Prince, Charcoal, Tropial Storms, Weather, Deforestation, Green News

As Haiti's trees have disappeared, landslides have become a major concern, especially during the rainy season, and the destabilizing effects of an ear...

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A Climate Threat, Rising From The Soil

washingtonpost.com | Andrew Higgins | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Green News, Carbon Dioxide, Peat Forests, Climate Change, Borneo, Peat, Carbon, Soil, Green News

Peat, formed over thousands of years from decomposed trees, grass and scrub, contains gigantic quantities of carbon dioxide, which used to stay locked...

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