Mastodawn

#Soil #moisture is strongly depth-dependent—and so is plant water supply. Across ecosystem we (Marian Schönauer / me) highlight: #SMAP L4, #ERA5-Land shows substantial divergence vs in situ observations across #depths. Moving beyond surface estimates ... #SoilMoisture #Ecohydrology #Root

Green Youth Movement 17h ago

Maize #plants support #ecosystems by preventing #soil erosion, improving soil structure, and providing habitat for #insects and small #animals. For humans, they are a vital #food source and economic crop. Protecting such #crops means protecting our future—join the #greenyouthmovement on #Mastodon and be part of building healthier, sustainable communities together.
#linux #fediverse #photography #ClimateAction #hunger #biodiversity #ecology #nature #economics #gardening #sustainability

ResearchBuzz: Firehose 22h ago

University of Waterloo: Canadian Peatland Data Portal debuts as a landmark tool for climate research and policy. “Peatlands cover upwards of 12 per cent of Canada’s landscape and store more carbon than all other ecosystems in the country combined… Yet until now, information on these critical ecosystems has been difficult to find. To address this gap, the Can-Peat Network at the University […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/17/university-of-waterloo-canadian-peatland-data-portal-debuts-as-a-landmark-tool-for-climate-research-and-policy/

University of Waterloo: Canadian Peatland Data Portal debuts as a landmark tool for climate research and policy

University of Waterloo: Canadian Peatland Data Portal debuts as a landmark tool for climate research and policy. “Peatlands cover upwards of 12 per cent of Canada’s landscape and store more c…

ResearchBuzz: Firehose

Global News 1d ago

Montreal installing dikes, pumps as flood risk rises
Water levels on the Outaouais and des Prairies rivers may spill out of their banks in the coming days, the city says, especially with more rain in the forecast and soil saturation.
#Canada #Montrealweather
https://globalnews.ca/news/11805987/montreal-flood-risks-april-2026/

Global News Canada 1d ago

Montreal installing dikes, pumps as flood risk rises
Water levels on the Outaouais and des Prairies rivers may spill out of their banks in the coming days, the city says, especially with more rain in the forecast and soil saturation.
#Canada #Montrealweather
https://globalnews.ca/news/11805987/montreal-flood-risks-april-2026/

Global News Montreal 1d ago

Montreal installing dikes, pumps as flood risk rises
Water levels on the Outaouais and des Prairies rivers may spill out of their banks in the coming days, the city says, especially with more rain in the forecast and soil saturation.
#Canada #Montrealweather
https://globalnews.ca/news/11805987/montreal-flood-risks-april-2026/

Green Youth Movement 1d ago

Mangoes and avocados are vital in the #ecosystem, provide #food for humans, #birds, and #animals while supporting #biodiversity. Their trees improve air quality, prevent #soil erosion, and offer shade. Conserving them means protecting trees, avoiding deforestation, and practicing #sustainablefarming. Planting more #fruit trees ensures a steady food supply, enhances the #environment, and supports #life. Everyone should grow and care for #trees.
#linux #mastodon #ClimateAction #photography

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Wild Sown 2d ago

As well as:

* Support for appropriately scaled #agricultural and #industrial #production, replacing #monocultures and single-function activities with integrated production that protects #soil & generates multiple #crops while supporting #ecosystem services.

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JuneSim63 💚2d ago

Antibiotic resistance is often associated with hospitals and the overuse of antibiotics in agriculture. Both are genuine problems, but new research suggests another potential culprit that many people haven’t considered – droughts caused by climate change.

#Antibiotics #ClimateChange #Drought #Soil

Drought could be making antibiotic resistance worse, scientists say
https://theconversation.com/drought-could-be-making-antibiotic-resistance-worse-scientists-say-280393

Drought could be making antibiotic resistance worse, scientists say

New research suggests drought-parched soil turbocharges antibiotic resistance in nature, and with UK summers getting drier, that’s a growing problem.

The Conversation

Frank Ashwood 3d ago

This week is #GSB4 #GSB2026, the highlight of the international soil biodiversity calendar.

Sadly I couldn't make it this time (ah, the joys of being a new father), but it looks like everyone is having an incredible time and lots of constructive discussions about soil biodiversity!

I guess I'll just contribute from here with some photos instead, starting with this beautiful red-legged mite traversing a moss-covered log.

#SoilBiodiversity #SoilEcology #Macrophotography #Soil #TheWorldBeneathOurFeet