The only thing that's standing between life and lifelessness is about six feet of loose soil material covering the Earth.  In this episode of Orbitals, soil biogeochemist and political ecologist Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe breaks down why soil is a key controller of our climate and essential for our existence.

The only thing that's standing between life and lifelessness is about six feet of loose soil material covering the Earth. In this episode of Orbitals, soil biogeochemist and political ecologist Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe breaks down why soil is a key controller of our climate and essential for our existence.

The only thing that's standing between life and lifelessness is about six feet of loose soil material covering the Earth.&nbsp; In this episode of Orbitals, soil biogeochemist and political ecologist Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe breaks down why soil is a key controller of our climate and essential for our existence.

What If Half of Earth's Soil Disappeared? | Orbitals 307

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What If Half of Earth's Soil Disappeared? | Orbitals 307

What If Half of Earth's Soil Disappeared? | Orbitals 307