Solos degradados podem emitir mais carbono do que todos os carros do planeta

A recent report warns that global soils could release more CO2 annually than all vehicles combined, potentially reaching 4.81 billion tons. This release could surpass two years of global emissions in the next two decades. However, restoring degraded agricultural land could help reduce emissions by up to 27% without harming crop yields. The report emphasizes the soil's role in climate change mitigation, as it stores more carbon than the atmosphere and vegetation combined. Despite its importance, over 70% of countries have not included soil recovery in their climate plans. In Portugal, soil carbon absorption targets are not being met, with significant areas at risk of desertification.