Friday, July 11th, 2008
The Scoop on Soil
Soil may be good for growing things in -- but it's also an important player in climate change. Well-nourished soil can help in carbon sequestration, removing carbon dioxide from the air -- while depleted soil doesn't have the same carbon-grabbing potential. In this segment, we'll talk with a soil scientist about the importance of fertile soil to the planet's environmental health -- and about problems caused by soil mismanagement, the burning of dung for fuel, and other soil issues.
Guests
Rattan Lal
Director, Carbon Management and Sequestration Center
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
Professor of Soil Science
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Related Links
- Soil Science Education
- SSSA - Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
- The Dirt on Soil
- The Future of Dirt
Segment produced by:Flora Lichtman
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Friday, July 11th, 2008
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