Working the land for our climate - Healthy soil, healthy world

Every year, over 100,000 square kilometers of good soil is lost worldwide. The ground is concreted over, treated with chemicals, and farmed carelessly. Yet it is the very basis of life. Healthy soil does not just produce healthy food. It also provides habitats for numerous species which are key to...

28 min - Food & Drink - DW Documentary

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