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Scientists Warn: 90% of Soil Could Degrade by 2050

1/1/2025

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Urgent action is needed to combat a looming crisis: scientists warn that by 2050, a staggering 90% of the Earth's soil could be degraded. The Aroura Soil Security Think Tank's report reveals the dire consequences for food security, farmers' livelihoods, and biodiversity, emphasizing that this critical issue is alarmingly overlooked in public discussions.

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Urgent action is needed to combat a looming crisis: scientists warn that by 2050, a staggering 90% of the Earth's soil could be degraded. The Aroura Soil Security Think Tank's report reveals the dire consequences for food security, farmers' livelihoods, and biodiversity, emphasizing that this critical issue is alarmingly overlooked in public discussions.