Digging Into China’s Big Soil Survey! 🌱
Hey there, earth lovers! Did you know that China just finished a giant soil survey? Yep, they collected over 3 million soil samples from all over the country! That’s a lot of dirt! 😄
They checked out soil from farms, forests, grasslands, and even unused lands. But why would they do that?
Why Study Soil?
Soil isn’t just mud under our feet. It’s super important! Healthy soil helps plants grow, gives us food, cleans the air, and supports animals. By studying the soil, scientists can figure out how to protect it and use it wisely for the future.
Taking Care of the Earth 🌍
China is working hard to stop soil pollution (that’s when bad stuff gets into the soil and makes it unhealthy). They have a plan to keep the soil clean and healthy until at least 2027!
World Soil Day 🌏
Guess what? Today is World Soil Day (December 5)! It’s a special day to celebrate soil and learn how to take care of it. This year’s theme is “Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage.” That means we need to check on our soil, watch how it changes, and make smart choices to keep it healthy.
What Can You Do?
- Plant a garden or a tree! 🌳
- Start a compost bin to recycle food scraps.
- Learn about how to prevent soil erosion (that’s when soil washes or blows away).
- Tell your friends and family about the importance of soil!
Remember, taking care of the soil means taking care of our future. Let’s all do our part! 💚
Reference(s):
World Soil Day: Sampling of the 3rd national soil survey completed
cgtn.com
