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Are soil and the climate connected?

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They are, in so many ways!

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Soil is a true multitasker.

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It plays a key role in almost every
ecosystem and is crucial for the climate.

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It is the most important carbon
reservoir on land,

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helping naturally store greenhouse gases.

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But soil’s work doesn't stop there.

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A teaspoon of soil contains more organisms
than there are people on the planet –

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biodiversity in its purest form.

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Healthy soil also filters and stores
large amounts of water,

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mitigating the impacts of heavy rainfall
and droughts.

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Germany's Action Plan on Nature-based

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Solutions strengthens and protects soil.

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For example, by promoting soil-friendly
farming equipment.

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Only natural, intact ecosystems can
help protect the climate.

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And protect us, too.