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EU Soil Degradation Threatens Food Security and Climate

5/10/2025

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More than 60% of agricultural soils in the EU are degraded, threatening water cycles and worsening climate crises. Experts are calling for urgent soil restoration to tackle flooding, drought, and food shortages. Meanwhile, the UK government is under fire for its lack of support for sustainable farming, despite acknowledging the crucial role of healthy soil in ensuring food security and climate resilience.

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More than 60% of agricultural soils in the EU are degraded, threatening water cycles and worsening climate crises. Experts are calling for urgent soil restoration to tackle flooding, drought, and food shortages. Meanwhile, the UK government is under fire for its lack of support for sustainable farming, despite acknowledging the crucial role of healthy soil in ensuring food security and climate resilience.