Though there are many #heavymetals that #coalmining can release to our #freshwater, #selenium has been noted as a particularly risky #pollutant as it bioaccumulates in the #environment reaching toxic levels for #fish, #animals living in riparian areas, and potentially in agricultural #soils and #plants grown in them. This is a risk not only to human #health and the health of aquatic #ecosystems, but also risks the reputation of our regional agricultural products.
9/14
Report:
Global Water Bankruptcy
Living Beyond our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era
The report makes the case for a fundamental shift in the global #water agenda—from repeatedly reacting to emergencies to “bankruptcy management.” That means confronting #overshoot with transparent water accounting, enforceable limits, and protection of the water-related natural capital that produces and stores water—#aquifers, #wetlands, #soils, #rivers, and #glaciers—while ensuring transitions are explicitly equity-oriented and protect vulnerable communities and livelihoods.
Crucially, the report frames water not only as a growing source of risk, but also as a strategic opportunity in a fragmented world. It argues that serious investment in water can unlock progress across #climate, #biodiversity, #land, #food, and #health, and serve as a practical platform for cooperation within and between #societies. Acting early, before stress hardens into irreversible loss, can reduce shared risks, strengthen resilience, and rebuild trust through tangible results.
PDF:
https://collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:10445/Global_Water_Bankruptcy_Report__2026_.pdf
🌱 Demonstrating the potential of soil carbon The FAO Soils Portal highlights how restoring degraded soils and adopting soil conservation practices can significantly increase soil #carbonsequestration. 📖 Explore the dedicated info page 👉 https://t.co/AjkLTfWRfE #SoilHealth
As 2026 begins, the latest version of LandPKS Soil ID delivers exciting new features: data export, a new soil review experience for easier soil identification, and translation to new languages. Read more about the feature on our website: https://landpks.terraso.org/landpks-soil-id-adds-data-export-french-and-georgian-translations-and-rate-match/
As 2026 begins, we are excited to share a major update to LandPKS Soil ID, the premier app for ground-truthed soil data collection and identification in the field. Version 1.4.2 delivers new features, including data export, a new soil review experience for easier soil identification, and translation to new languages. Export your soils data Ground-truthed ... Read more
It is #WorldSoilDay!
Globally, 15-36% of #soils are degraded (UNCCD, FAO, IPCC and others).
The #trend is still rising📈 and not in line with the #UN goal to “halt and reverse #LandDegradation” and, by 2030, to “achieve a land degradation-neutral world” (#SDG15).⛔
#GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda #desertification #drought #degradation #soil
Timothy Schwinghamer (he/him)
ZALF
Scientific Frontline
O=C=O
GreenSupplyChain DIH
Terraso
Global2030
James Green
💧🌏 Greg Cocks