The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Fa- 1609615549, hardcover, Kristin Ohlson

Rodale Press

Journalist and bestselling author Kristin Ohlson makes an elegantly argued, passionate case for \""our great green hope\""\u2014a way in which we can not only heal the land but also turn atmospheric carbon into beneficial soil carbon\u2014and potentially reverse global warming.\nThousands of years of poor farming and ranching practices\u2014and, especially, modern industrial agriculture\u2014have led to the loss of up to 80 percent of carbon from the world's soils. That carbon is now floating in the atmosphere, and even if we stopped using fossil fuels today, it would continue warming the planet. \nAs the granddaughter of farmers and the daughter of avid gardeners, Ohlson has long had an appreciation for the soil. A chance conversation with a local chef led her to the crossroads of science, farming, food, and\n\nThe Soil Will Save Us\nHow Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies Are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with fre;