#world soil day

[theohnocorral]

December 5th is WORLD SOIL DAY!!!!!

Happy birthday dirt!

#shitpost #world soil day #dirt #soil #i took a whole class on soil in college #i got to use boric acid and a light spec #it was fun #kinda miss the lab

[whats-in-a-sentence]

It turns out that the common soil bacterium M. vaccae acts like an antidepressant, boosting the levels of happy hormones, serotonin and norepinephrine, in humans and mammals. It also reduces stress.

"Soil: The incredible story of what keeps the earth, and us, healthy" - Matthew Evans

#book quotes #soil #matthew evans #nonfiction #soil biota #bacteria #mycobacterium #mycobacterium vaccae #antidepressant #hormones #serotonin #norepinephrine #humans #mammals #stress relief #stress reduction #world soil day

[rootedincuteness]

Happy World Soil Day!

Halfred: "Hi, everyone! We were just re-potting our friend Edgar here."

Edgar: "Hello!" *waves*

Morley: "That's right, Halfred! Soil provides nutrients, helps hold onto water so roots can drink it up, and makes homes for microbes that can help plants grow. We want Edgar to be in the best of health."

Halfred: "And at no time is it more appropriate to mention the importance of soil than on World Soil Day!"

Morley: "Soil is teeming with life and is crucial to supporting so much of life on Earth. Did you know that there can be up to around a billion bacteria in just one teaspoon of soil?" Halfred: "Yep! And that's not to mention the fungi, protozoa, insects, worms, and other creatures that live there too, along with the roots of plants!"

Edgar: "Like mine!"

Halfred: "So let's take a moment to admire and give our most heartfelt appreciation to soil, the homes that it provides for lots of tiny creatures, and the plants it helps grow."

Morley: "It may not look like much, but it's so much more incredible than most of us realize."

Halfred: "Three cheers for soil!" Morley: "Hip, hip...!" Edgar: "Hooray!"

#cousin halfred #sweet miss morley #edgar the bonsai tree #friends of mudpie #world soil day

[murderousink23]

12/05/2023 is AFL-CIO Day 🇺🇲, Bathtub Party Day 🛁🎉🇺🇲, International Ninja Day 🇺🇲, National Sacher Torte Day 🇺🇲, International Day for Economic and Social Development 🇺🇳, World Soil Day 🇺🇳

#afl-cio day #bathtub party day #international ninja day #national sacher torte day #international day for economic and social development #world soil day

[hufuf]

Hilda is hammering a stake to the ground but also accidentally hitting a creature Vittra under the ground

From Season 1 Episode 4

In the episode, Hilda's friends thought the creature as "stinky weed", which made the creature angry.

Removing weeds in the garden was my role during childhood and it was important source of revenue for me (@/ 10-50 yen or 0.08-0.40 USD)

#drawing #illustration #イラスト #hilda the series #hilda #ヒルダの冒険 #World Soil Day #世界土壌デー

[rabbitcruiser]

World Soil Day

One annual celebration people will be forgiven for not participating in (or even knowing about) is World Soil Day. Yes, soil—as in that sticky brown stuff that gets walked all over into prized cream carpets. Sadly, it is the ignorance about the importance of soil and the degree to which people take advantage of all that it offers that have led to a drastic reduction in its quality all over the world.

These are precisely the problems World Soil Day aims to battle, as few things could be more important to humans, the inhabitants of Planet Earth, who could never hope to survive without the land.

Soil is, without a doubt, one of the most significant parts of the ecosystem. Contributing to people’s food, water and energy and playing an important part in reducing the impact of climate change, soil is a vital part of life.

For all of these reasons, it’s high time that World Soil Day became known to more people than just scientists concerned about the welfare of our planet. So it’s time to get ready to learn about and celebrate this important day!

History of World Soil Day

In 2002, the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) made a resolution proposing that the 5th of December be World Soil Day. The idea for the day was to make it possible to celebrate the importance of soil as a critical component of the natural system and as a vital contributor to human well-being.

Later, 2015 was also declared to be the International Year of Soils, in hopes of raising as much awareness as possible about the enormous role that soil plays in food security and, therefore, the very lifeline of humans. Unsurprisingly, so far it’s mostly been the global community of 60,000 or so soil scientists who have been the ones who are celebrating the day the most.

The chances of rather ordinary people exchanging ‘Happy Soil Day’ cards in the near future remain minimal. But that doesn’t mean that people can’t learn to appreciate the important role soil plays in human lives (even if it is darn hard to scrub off the carpet when those nearest and dearest feline friends leave muddy footprints on their way to the kitchen!).

Getting average people involved in becoming more aware of soil and taking part in its health is what this day is all about.

How to Celebrate World Soil Day

As it turns out, there are a number of things that average, regular people can do that can greatly help the soil they live off of to remain in good condition. It’s easy to get started with observing World Soil Day beginning with these ideas. Or for those who are super creative, they can come up with their own!

Get Educated About Soil

The best way to celebrate this day is to do exactly what scientists the world over so badly needs: to get educated. An enormous amount of damage is done to the planet every year–not due to ill will, but to ignorance. This is because many average people simply do not know enough about the earth to know when they are causing damage to it, sometimes damage that cannot be repaired.

Consider these resources for getting further educated on the issues related to World Soil Day:

Kiss the Ground (2020) This 90 minute documentary film featuring Woody Harrelson, Patricia Arquette and Tom Brady tells the important story of the soil being a viable solution to the world’s climate problems.

Symphony of the Soil (2012) Filmed on four different continents, this documentary features farmers, scientists, and ranchers who draw from ancient knowledge to pay respect to the importance of the soil.

The Biggest Little Farm (2018) Telling the story of one family’s attempt at farming, this documentary shows the way the little farm with depleted soil turned into a productive organic farm using regenerative agricultural practices.

Laguna Blanca (2012) Revealing how a farm in Argentina went from a single-crop, low-producing industrial farm to a multi-faceted area capable of production as well as lush greenery that houses many different wildlife.

Participate in a Soil-Friendly Activities

One of the first fun ideas average people can participate in is to plant a rain garden. For those who may not know what a rain garden is, it’s a shallow depression in the yard or garden that rainwater can easily flow into. This helps reduce soil erosion and promotes healthier soil.

Another important soil-friendly activity is composting. In order to stay rich in nutrients, soil needs access to fresh minerals which can come from dried leaves, dead plant parts, grass clippings and more. Keeping a compost heap in the backyard, filling it and turning it regularly not only improves the growing soil, but also reduces the amount of waste put into a landfill.

Read Kids Books about Soil

Got little family members, friends or school children who want to be educated on how important soil is to the lives of humans? Then try reading some different books with them about it! Here are a few to get started with:

The Magical World of Soil Biodiversity, by a variety of authors (2021).

You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Dirt, by Ian Graham (2016).

The Good Garden: How One Family Went from Hunger to Having Enough, by Katie Smith Milway (2010).

What’s Sprouting in my Trash? A Book About Composing, by Esther Porter (2013).

Landscape and Plan for Less Erosion

It is a good idea to reduce to a minimum the amount of flat or paved surfaces on a property, such as driveways and patios. This is because the water flowing over these types of surfaces has a tendency to gain momentum which causes more erosion than it normally would once it reaches the soil.

For those who absolutely must have that patio, they should consider having it built with paving stones so rainwater can flow directly downward into the soil instead. It’s a much healthier (and prettier!) way to get that walking path in the garden.

Place a Rain Barrel

Another simple way to go about conserving soil (and in this case, water as well) is to have a rain barrel placed somewhere strategic where it can easily collect rainwater that is flowing off of the roof, which can then be used to water the grass and the plants.

Whatever you decide to do, remember that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference to Mother Nature!

Source

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[dijetemjeseca]

Svjetski dan tla 🚜

#365project #myupload #december 2023 #World Soil Day #mannheim #germany #museum #exibition #art #art history #egiptian

[filaantrocrowdfunding]

Are We Grateful for Our Soils? World Soil Day

Soil. As we mention this word, innumerable things come to our minds. Plants and trees, crops, water, insects, caves, mountains, food, water, utensils and the refreshing smell of wet soils after the first rains. It’s mesmerizing; as we see, every living organism on this earth is related to soil in one or many aspects. For some, the soil is their entire home, while for others, it is a necessary component for survival. Humans too, like other animals, get the majority of their food from soil through the trees grown in it.

It takes 200 to 400 years to form 1 cm of soil in mild climate regions. The soils that we see today on earth have been here for millions of years, and they have only increased in quantity and enhanced in quality until recent decades. Recently, you must have heard the terms, soil erosion, soil contamination, and soil pollution.

Each year, as one of the most important natural resources on Earth, human activities degrade the land that sustains us. It causes soil pollution, which has proven to be a serious issue. We do long-lasting harm and expose the soil to dangerous substances, which causes the soil’s quality to decline.

Out of the total population of 8 billion on earth, 3.2 billion people are severely affected by land contamination (UNESCO)

In comparison to its current use of approximately 17 million tonnes, India will likely need 45–50 million tonnes of chemical fertilizers. It is predicted that in the years to come, soil pollution in India will significantly worsen. (Govt. of India)

A study by SRM University revealed that Chennai’s soil is the most contaminated with approximately 47,000 tonnes of e-waste found in the soil annually. The study analyzed samples from six Indian cities- Goa, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Agra, and Chennai. The second highest contaminated land was found in a village in Bengaluru, which is home to an open dumping ground.

The earth has lost nearly 87% of the world’s wetlands in the last 300 years and 54% since 1900 to land degradation. (UNCCD)

It’s shocking to know that certain bacteria from contaminated soil are responsible for about 700,000 deaths worldwide, annually.

These statistics are nerve-racking and the issues of soil contamination that are having such dreadful effects on every living being existing on earth need serious attention.

World Soil Day is an initiative of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) to draw attention towards the significance of healthy soil to sustain life on earth. The main goal of the day is to increase public awareness of the major environmental issues that soil degradation can lead to, such as erosion, the loss of organic matter, and a drop in soil fertility. Industrialization and inadequate agricultural land management both decrease soil quality. In order to identify the significance of soil as a fundamental element of the natural system and as a crucial contributor to human well-being, the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) approved a resolution in 2002 suggesting that 5 December be observed as World Soil Day. Since the late H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand, who was one of the key proponents of this effort, had a birthday on December 5, that date was selected.

The theme for World Soil Day 2022 is “Soils: Where Food Begins.” By addressing the growing issues with soil management, raising soil awareness, and motivating societies to enhance soil health, the day seeks to increase understanding of the value of preserving healthy ecosystems and human well-being.

According to the UN, 95% of our food comes from the soil. By 2050, agricultural production must be increased by 60% in order to keep up with the world’s growing food demand. But with such degrading soils and rapidly increasing land contamination percentage, do you think we will meet the ends by 2050?

#filaantro #world soil day 2022 #world soil day

[slutloam]

Happy wold soil day to all who celebrate 🌱🌿👩🏼‍🔬👩🏼‍🌾

#soilposting #soil #world soil day

[swostihotelsodisha]

Soil is where life begins, and soil is where food begins. On this #WorldSoilDay, let's stop soil erosion, Save our future.

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#world soil day #soil day 2022 #World Soil Day 2022 #SwostiHotels #Swosti Travels #Resorts #Hotel #Bhubaneswar #Chilika #Odisha

[worldsoilday]

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General on the occasion of World Soil Day 2020.

Remarks by Amina Mohammed (United Nations Deputy Secretary-General) on the occasion of World Soil Day 2020 - Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity.

#Keep soil alive #protect soil biodiversity #World Soil Day

[sciderman]

How do you feel about the increase in really weird NSFW ads on here (advertising panels that look like sexual encounters, and AI art apps that pride themselves on porn) but will take down NSFW posts from their users, even if it isn't technically sexual.

i hate all social media and it's consistent prioritising the advertisers over the users and the internet simply was a better place before capitalism sunk its hooks into it

#i could write essays about how capitalism ruined the internet. #i was actually talking to someone earlier today about how youtube was kind of effectively ruined by monetisation. #and they were raised in the soviet union and we had a bit of a talk about how art was better because it wasn't for profit. #the people who made art made it because they wanted to do it and because they loved it. #she said that communism was terrible for every aspect of life for her. people's lives under communism wasn't pretty. #but the art was better. and i feel like it's true for the internet – it was better when it was a free-for-all. #the companies didn't know how to exploit it yet and turn it into a neverending profit-driven hellscape. #people created content because they wanted to. because they wanted to make something silly to make people laugh. #not for profit. not for gain. not for numbers. not to further their career. #i miss the days of newgrounds and youtube before monetisation. #capitalism has soiled everything that's joyful and good in this world. #people should be able to share whatever they want. #people should be able to tell any story they want without the fear of being silenced by advertisers. #that's what made the internet so beautiful before. anyone could do anything and we all had equal footing. #but now we're victims of the algorithm. and it makes me sick. #i'm quitting my job in social media. i'm quitting it. it makes me too depressed. i have an existential crisis every freaking day. #every day i wake up and say "ah. this is the fucking hell we live in #i'm so sorry i feel so passionate about this. #social media is a black hole and it is actively destroying humanity. forget ai. social media is what's doing it. #i miss how beautiful the internet used to be. it should've been a tool for good. but it's corrupt and evil now. #sci speaks

[chaiaurchaandni]

this is so beyond ridiculous lmao hamas has never conducted operations outside historic palestine. no palestinian resistance group has, afaik. they are right about one thing: destruction of zionism will aid the destruction of european and american imperialism and colonialism and hegemony. inshallah <3

#saw soem american politician say that hamas could carry out attacks on US soil which is just crazy #they r relying on ur lack of knowledge ab palestinian resistance groups #but anyways if hamas did bomb the white hose id say bless them lmao im sure that would be a day to celebrate all over the world #death to america #death to israel #free palestine #palestine #gaza #long live palestine #glory to the martyrs #from the river to the sea palestine will be free #long live the resistance

[murderousink23]

12/05/2022 is AFL-CIO Day 🇺🇲, Bathtub Party Day 🇺🇲, International Ninja Day 🌏, National Sacher Torte Day 🇺🇲, International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development 🇺🇳, World Soil Day 🇺🇳

#AFL-CIO Day #bathtub party day #international ninja day #national sacher torte day #international volunteer day for economic and social development #world soil day

[furiousgoldfish]

my parents: We had it so much worse than you! We had to walk barefoot! We were lucky if we got shoes! We had to take the train! We had to work! Our parents sucked so much worse! You have no idea how good you have it, you don’t know what it means having it rough!!!

also my parents: had stable, promised jobs right out of highschool, had their own house at the age of 25, accumulated wealth to the point where they could travel and go on vacations, existed in a stable economy where everything was affordable to them as soon as they had income

also my parents: lived in a stable climate, with 40x more biodiversity, could walk safely under the sun and drink rain, on a planet where more trees and healthy environments existed, enjoyed full harvests and richness of the non-poisoned soil

also my parents: no trace of cptsd/anxiety/did, no disorders making it difficult to socialize or function, no reservations about leaving their kids in the care of their own parents so they can go have fun, no restrictions on their careers or willpower due to their past, readily blaming every single problem on their own children, feeling guilt free and shame free about their every action, no grief weighing them down for months, happy to take all of their frustrations out on their kids

#victim blaming #child abuse #playing the victim #toxic parents #abusive parents #hmmm how about we fucking trade #i walk barefoot on some healthy soil and i get my mental health #you try to get your shit together in todays world that you helped create #fucking hypocrites #reversal #diminishing how hard kids have it these days #victim shaming #liars #liars liars liars

[rabbitcruiser]

World Soil Day

One annual celebration people will be forgiven for not participating in (or even knowing about) is World Soil Day. Yes, soil—as in that sticky brown stuff that gets walked all over into prized cream carpets. Sadly, it is the ignorance about the importance of soil and the degree to which people take advantage of all that it offers that have led to a drastic reduction in its quality all over the world.

These are precisely the problems World Soil Day aims to battle, as few things could be more important to humans, the inhabitants of Planet Earth, who could never hope to survive without the land.

Soil is, without a doubt, one of the most significant parts of the ecosystem. Contributing to people’s food, water and energy and playing an important part in reducing the impact of climate change, soil is a vital part of life.

For all of these reasons, it’s high time that World Soil Day became known to more people than just scientists concerned about the welfare of our planet. So it’s time to get ready to learn about and celebrate this important day!

History of World Soil Day

In 2002, the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) made a resolution proposing that the 5th of December be World Soil Day. The idea for the day was to make it possible to celebrate the importance of soil as a critical component of the natural system and as a vital contributor to human well-being.

Later, 2015 was also declared to be the International Year of Soils, in hopes of raising as much awareness as possible about the enormous role that soil plays in food security and, therefore, the very lifeline of humans. Unsurprisingly, so far it’s mostly been the global community of 60,000 or so soil scientists who have been the ones who are celebrating the day the most.

The chances of rather ordinary people exchanging ‘Happy Soil Day’ cards in the near future remain minimal. But that doesn’t mean that people can’t learn to appreciate the important role soil plays in human lives (even if it is darn hard to scrub off the carpet when those nearest and dearest feline friends leave muddy footprints on their way to the kitchen!).

Getting average people involved in becoming more aware of soil and taking part in its health is what this day is all about.

How to Celebrate World Soil Day

As it turns out, there are a number of things that average, regular people can do that can greatly help the soil they live off of to remain in good condition. It’s easy to get started with observing World Soil Day beginning with these ideas. Or for those who are super creative, they can come up with their own!

Get Educated About Soil

The best way to celebrate this day is to do exactly what scientists the world over so badly needs: to get educated. An enormous amount of damage is done to the planet every year–not due to ill will, but to ignorance. This is because many average people simply do not know enough about the earth to know when they are causing damage to it, sometimes damage that cannot be repaired.

Consider these resources for getting further educated on the issues related to World Soil Day:

Kiss the Ground (2020) This 90 minute documentary film featuring Woody Harrelson, Patricia Arquette and Tom Brady tells the important story of the soil being a viable solution to the world’s climate problems.

Symphony of the Soil (2012) Filmed on four different continents, this documentary features farmers, scientists, and ranchers who draw from ancient knowledge to pay respect to the importance of the soil.

The Biggest Little Farm (2018) Telling the story of one family’s attempt at farming, this documentary shows the way the little farm with depleted soil turned into a productive organic farm using regenerative agricultural practices.

Laguna Blanca (2012) Revealing how a farm in Argentina went from a single-crop, low-producing industrial farm to a multi-faceted area capable of production as well as lush greenery that houses many different wildlife.

Participate in a Soil-Friendly Activities

One of the first fun ideas average people can participate in is to plant a rain garden. For those who may not know what a rain garden is, it’s a shallow depression in the yard or garden that rainwater can easily flow into. This helps reduce soil erosion and promotes healthier soil.

Another important soil-friendly activity is composting. In order to stay rich in nutrients, soil needs access to fresh minerals which can come from dried leaves, dead plant parts, grass clippings and more. Keeping a compost heap in the backyard, filling it and turning it regularly not only improves the growing soil, but also reduces the amount of waste put into a landfill.

Read Kids Books about Soil

Got little family members, friends or school children who want to be educated on how important soil is to the lives of humans? Then try reading some different books with them about it! Here are a few to get started with:

The Magical World of Soil Biodiversity, by a variety of authors (2021).

You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Dirt, by Ian Graham (2016).

The Good Garden: How One Family Went from Hunger to Having Enough, by Katie Smith Milway (2010).

What’s Sprouting in my Trash? A Book About Composing, by Esther Porter (2013).

Landscape and Plan for Less Erosion

It is a good idea to reduce to a minimum the amount of flat or paved surfaces on a property, such as driveways and patios. This is because the water flowing over these types of surfaces has a tendency to gain momentum which causes more erosion than it normally would once it reaches the soil.

For those who absolutely must have that patio, they should consider having it built with paving stones so rainwater can flow directly downward into the soil instead. It’s a much healthier (and prettier!) way to get that walking path in the garden.

Place a Rain Barrel

Another simple way to go about conserving soil (and in this case, water as well) is to have a rain barrel placed somewhere strategic where it can easily collect rainwater that is flowing off of the roof, which can then be used to water the grass and the plants.

Whatever you decide to do, remember that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference to Mother Nature!

Source

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