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Government accused of 'staggering' failure to invest in soil health monitoring

Michael Holder
Michael Holder
clock 23 March 2020 •
Soil health is an indicator of the health of other environmental pillars such as air and water
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Soil health is an indicator of the health of other environmental pillars such as air and water

Fraction of budget spent on soils in England despite importance for combatting floods and boosting food security, Sustainable Soils Alliance warns

The government has been accused of neglecting soil health in England and thereby potentially heightening the risks of flood, food insecurity, and biodiversity loss, after a freedom of information request...

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