Problem
Decarbonization of soil
Other Names:
Loss of organic materials in soilLoss of humus
Decreased soil carbon storage
Incidence:
A major driver of the changing climate has been the release of carbon previously stored in the soil, with land degradation between 2000 and 2009 responsible for annual global emissions of up to 4.4 billion tonnes of CO2.
Broader Problems:
Deterioration in soil fertilitySoil degradation Aggravates:
Loss of soil waterSoil erosionIncreasing atmospheric carbon dioxideNitrogen overdosage of plants Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
17.10.2021 – 10:55 CEST