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Leaving their mark on the landscape and closely linked to the development of life and human societies, soils provide living beings with shelter and sustenance. By contributing to the recycling of organic waste and the regulation of the water cycle, they also serve as one of the main carbon reservoirs and play a vital role in the planet’s climate balance. But we know very little about soils. What are they? How are they formed? What functions do they serve for humans and the environment? To what extent are soils threatened by urbanization, desertification, agricultural and industrial pollution, and the intensification and standardization of farming practices? Are they not in danger today, just like other natural environments? Now more than ever, it is important to raise awareness about this unique environment, which is crucial for the future of humanity and the biosphere. This is the goal of this richly illustrated book, accessible to all, which helps readers see and understand soils in all their diversity so that we can better preserve them.
Publisher: IRD Editions
Author: Alain Ruellan
Series: Focus
Publication date: November 23, 2010
