By Sarah Boon, Earth & Environmental Science Editor Fossil fuels are of huge benefit to society—many would argue that life as we know it could grind to a halt in their absence. However, the environmental, public health, and economic costs of fossil fuel exploration and development can be quite significant, prompting the question of whether […]
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Soil: So much more than just dirt
by Sarah Boon & Sri Ray-Chauduri Earth & Environmental Science editors Some call it dirt, others call it mud. Some want to cover it up with asphalt or grass, while others want to drive a 4×4 through it. However you see it, soil is ubiquitous in our environment – and 2015 is the International Year […]
