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UK soils could see step change in carbon sink potential, with proper investment

Envirotec Magazine

Soil acts as a carbon ‘sink’, locking in GHGs that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. Upgrading UK soils, particularly farmland and degraded peatlands, could radically improve their ability to store carbon. The potential of soil to sequester carbon is huge and should be fully maximised.”.

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CIRIA appoints research lead for new guidance on sustainable management of surplus soils

Envirotec Magazine

CIRIA, the Construction Industry Research and Information Association has commissioned a new research project that aims to produce concise, up to date, interactive guidance on the whole surplus soil management process from ‘cradle to grave’, with Stantec appointed as the project research contractor.

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Don’t stop the rot – what fungi can teach us about the circular economy

Terra Infirma

When I was running the Tees Valley Industrial Symbiosis Project 20 years ago, I lightheartedly threatened to ban the word ‘waste’ from our workshops. People often look at me askance as if I’m splitting hairs on this, but the terminology is important psychologically.

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Research aims to to save European peatlands from climate change

Envirotec Magazine

The research team will also run a series of international workshops to evaluate a suite of models forecasting of climate change effects on peatlands globally and find the best possible future management solutions for peat soils to mitigate climate change.

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Learn how to build your own composter

Greenability Magazine

Explore a new way of composting and help build a Johnson-Su compost bioreactor at these free Hands-On Compost Workshops. Marty Kraft will lead workshops two workshops this weekend from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, June 12 at The Light Center, 1542 Woodson Road, Baldwin City, KS and from 12 – 4 p.m., – 2 p.m.,

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Start your garden now with “winter sowing”

Greenability Magazine

The basic concept is to plant seeds in potting soil placed in a plastic container, add water, cover, label the container and place in a full-sun, protected area outside. Then place three to four inches of soil and add a little more water until it drains out the bottom. The soil should be really wet because that’s how this system works.

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McDonald's and McCain offer climate resilience funding for potato farmers

Business Green

Fast food giant working with McCain and Prince's Countryside Trust to help farmers improve soil health and boost resilience to climate change and Brexit. The money will also fund research looking at the benefits of using cover crops to retain soil quality.