Brazilian soil scientists have increased the use of the term “soil quality” in their scientific
publications in the last decade. However, it remains unclear if those publications only …

Biochar is a carbon-rich material that can improve soil properties and has the potential for
mine tailings reclamation, particularly in drylands. However, few studies have examined the …

Sugarcane straw removal is a promising strategy to increase bioenergy production in Brazil.
However, if straw removal is not properly managed, it may lead to soil health degradation …

Mining contributes importantly to tropical deforestation and land degradation. To mitigate
these effects, mining companies are increasingly obliged to restore abandoned mine lands …

Surface mining is inherently linked to climate change, but more precise monitoring of carbon
dioxide (CO2) emissions is necessary. Here we combined the geolocation of mine sites and …

Land degradation is a global problem caused by improper agricultural practices. In tropical
China, the rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) plantations are predominantly practiced on forest …

The mechanisms underlying soil organic matter (SOM) accrual in Technosols are still poorly
understood. Here we studied a 20-year chronosequence of three Technosols constructed …

To reduce the environmental damage caused by coal waste landfills, it is necessary to look
for rational methods for their management. One method for their development is the creation …

The study of humus systems provides a lot of information on soil ecological functioning, such
as fauna functional community, soil nutrient status, organic matter decomposition, and …

The assessment of Technosols quality in urban environments is pivotal for the maintenance
of ecosystems impacted by human activities. The study was performed on Technosols …