Sustainable practices mitigate climate change from "summary" of Growing a Revolution by David R Montgomery
The key to solving the climate change conundrum may lie in the soil beneath our feet. By adopting sustainable agricultural practices that focus on building healthy soil, we can potentially mitigate the effects of climate change. The ground beneath our feet holds the potential to sequester significant amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to offset the greenhouse gas emissions that are driving global warming. One of the most promising practices for building healthy soil is the adoption of conservation agriculture techniques such as minimal tillage, cover cropping, and crop rotation. These practices help to increase the organic matter content of the soil, which in turn enhances its ability to sequester carbon. By mimicking the natural processes that build soil organic matter, farmers can not only improve the health and productivity of their land but also play a role in combating climate change. In addition to sequestering carbon, healthy soil also provides ...
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