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Climate change being fuelled by soil damage new report states

Roger Harrabin, BBC environment analyst April 29, 2019
Climate change can't be halted if we carry on degrading the soil
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How cow dung can help fight climate change

BBC News April 29, 2019
Loss of soil carbon contributes to climate change
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'Biodegradable' plastic bags survive three years in soil and sea

Sandra Laville, The Guardian April 29, 2019
Study found bags were still able to carry shopping despite environmental claims
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Applications open for funding to restore Scotland’s peatlands

Scottish Natural Heritage March 31, 2019
The latest Peatland ACTION Fund round is now open with £1.5 million available to restore damaged peatlands across Scotland.
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Specieswatch: Farmers fight to save Britain's disappearing earthworms

Paul Brown, The Guardian February 26, 2019
Soil fertility under threat from decline of surface-dwelling worms
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Revised Working with Soil documents now available

British Society of Soil Science February 01, 2019
The BSSS Working with Soil documents have been updated. New versions are available on line.
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