A modest proposal for the year 2001: we can control greenhouse gases and feed the world ... with proper soil management.

From: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation | Date: September 22, 2000| Author: Lal, Rattan | Copyright information

Foremost among the concerns we face at the dawn of the 21st century are the rapid increase in world population, the continuing degradation of agricultural soils, and the ongoing release of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. These three issues are intimately linked. Solving one problem will help to solve the other problems. Agricultural practices that prevent soil degradation can reduce the emission of greenhouse gases and ensure a secure global food supply.

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