The drivers and impacts of Amazon forest degradation

DM Lapola, P Pinho, J Barlow, LEOC Aragão… - Science, 2023 - science.org
Approximately 2.5× 106 square kilometers of the Amazon forest are currently degraded by
fire, edge effects, timber extraction, and/or extreme drought, representing 38% of all …

[HTML][HTML] Soil erosion modelling: A global review and statistical analysis

P Borrelli, C Alewell, P Alvarez, JAA Anache… - Science of the total …, 2021 - Elsevier
To gain a better understanding of the global application of soil erosion prediction models,
we comprehensively reviewed relevant peer-reviewed research literature on soil-erosion …

Optimising water holding capacity and hydrophobicity of biochar for soil amendment–A review

S Adhikari, W Timms, MAP Mahmud - Science of The Total Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
Biochar is a product of the thermal treatment of biomass, and it can be used for enhancing
soil health and productivity, soil carbon sequestration, absorbance of pollutants from water …

Arable lands under the pressure of multiple land degradation processes. A global perspective

R Prăvălie, C Patriche, P Borrelli, P Panagos… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
While agricultural systems are a major pillar in global food security, their productivity is
currently threatened by many environmental issues triggered by anthropogenic climate …

Exploring the multiple land degradation pathways across the planet

R Prăvălie - Earth-Science Reviews, 2021 - Elsevier
Land degradation has become one of the biggest environmental challenges human society
is currently facing, which is why understanding the global pattern of this land crisis is …

A conceptual framework for understanding the environmental impacts of ultra-processed foods and implications for sustainable food systems

K Anastasiou, P Baker, M Hadjikakou… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Minimising environmental impacts and prioritising the production of nutritious foods are
essential qualities of a sustainable food system. Ultra-processed foods (UFPs) are …

Effects of landscape changes on water quality: A global meta-analysis

X Shi, D Mao, K Song, H ** landscapes on Earth. Technological change
has increased agricultural productivity dramatically, especially in the past six decades, but …

How much food can we grow in urban areas? Food production and crop yields of urban agriculture: a meta‐analysis

FT Payen, DL Evans, N Falagán, CA Hardman… - Earth's …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Urban agriculture can contribute to food security, food system resilience and sustainability at
the city level. While studies have examined urban agricultural productivity, we lack systemic …