Soil Degradation: Soil degradation—through erosion, compaction, salinization, and loss of organic matter—affects over 33% of Earth’s arable land. Intensive farming, deforestation, overgrazing, and chemical inputs strip soil of nutrients and structure, reducing fertility and crop yields. The UN estimates we may have only 60 harvests left if current practices continue. Degraded soils also release stored carbon, exacerbating climate change. Regenerative agriculture—cover cropping, no-till farming, composting—can restore health and sequester carbon. Yet adoption remains limited due to economic pressures and lack of policy support. Healthy soil is foundational to food security, water filtration, and biodiversity. Protecting it is not just an agricultural issue but a planetary imperative for sustaining life on land.
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