Plus, it can be hazardous to your health. But when it comes to plant soil, the situation is quite different. It isn't necessarily bad for plants — in fact, they rely on certain types to thrive, but ...

The global food system faces growing risks as modern farming practices undermine the resilience of the world's soils, according to new research. Soil resilience is the ability of soils to withstand, ...

Climate change is affecting our food, and our food is affecting the climate. NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about the search for solutions. FRENCHMANS BAYOU, Ark. — Will ...