The trees and plants on our planet sequester carbon in the soil, absorbing it from the air and releasing oxygen in its place. If you stir the dirt, it releases that carbon back into the atmosphere.

This story was produced in partnership with Civil Eats, a nonprofit news organization focused on the American food system. More than 20 years ago, Will Harris was a cattle farmer who relied on common ...

Scientists classify soil based on factors such as mineral content, texture, drainage capacity, and fertility. Globally, the 7 most common types of soil form the basis of farming and ecosystem balance: ...

Degradation of soil health has reached 40% globally, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). If carbon was increased in soils by just 0.4% per year, the reduction in carbon dioxide ...