Soil Biodiversity and the Environment

Biodiversity, Biotechnology and the Environment

The widespread use of genetically modified crops has precipitated acrimonious debate on the health effects, environmental safety, and ethics of genetically modified agricultural species. The debate is contentious, often with unsubstantiated claims of both potentially harmful and beneficial effects. Here we examine the possible effects of GM agriculture on issues of the environment and biodivers...

Intensive agriculture reduces soil biodiversity across Europe 1 Running head : Intensive agriculture and soil biodiversity

Biodiversity Issues: The Enabling Environment and Mining

Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development is a project of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). The project was made possible by the support of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). IIED is a company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England. Reg. No. 2188452. VAT Reg. No. GB 440 4948 50. Registered Charity No. 800066 Mining, Min...

Soil Biodiversity: Measurements, Indicators, Threats and Soil Functions

A proper soil functioning now and in the future is a key life support function. There is a growing interest in the assessment of the present and to predict the future quality and performance of soils that are or may be influenced by human activities.

Soil biodiversity and soil community composition determine ecosystem multifunctionality.

Biodiversity loss has become a global concern as evidence accumulates that it will negatively affect ecosystem services on which society depends. So far, most studies have focused on the ecological consequences of above-ground biodiversity loss; yet a large part of Earth's biodiversity is literally hidden below ground. Whether reductions of biodiversity in soil communities below ground have con...