As global temperatures rise and the climate crisis progresses, individuals and organizations around the world are being encouraged to reduce emissions and invest in carbon-neutral and green initiatives. But for environmentalists looking to make a significant and lasting impact, a new tool is emerging that could hold the key to unlocking a new realm of… Continue reading Soil can store gigatons of carbon, and Yard Stick wants to measure it all
Category: soil
Chinese Moon Mission Finds a Potential Water Reservoir in Lunar Soil
On December 31, 2020, China’s Chang’e 5 spacecraft mission made history, becoming the first mission to retrieve samples from the moon since the Soviet Union in 1976. The mission has made even more headlines after Chang’e 5 published an unlikely finding: evidence of a substantial water reservoir in the moon’s soil. According to findings from… Continue reading Chinese Moon Mission Finds a Potential Water Reservoir in Lunar Soil
Does Your Community Have Lead in Its Soil? Here’s What to Do
Does your community have lead in its soil? Lead is a heavy metal that can be found both naturally and as a product of human activities. Unfortunately, it’s increasingly found in the soil in many cities throughout the U.S. Lead has many hazardous health effects and can cause lead poisoning. So, if your community has… Continue reading Does Your Community Have Lead in Its Soil? Here’s What to Do