Andrea Arcidiacono, INU, Viviana di Martino, Silvia Ronchi, Politecnico di Milano
Soil is a limited and non-renewable resource, a fundamental element of the environment, the ecosystem and the landscape. It is essential for human wellness and for the performance of important ecosystem functions.
Waterproofing, erosion, loss of biodiversity, decrease of organic matter, salinization, contamination, compaction, soil consumption, landslides, desertification, pollution, are among the main threats that contribute to soil degradation and loss of this invaluable resource.
The latest report on soil consumption prepared by ISPRA and SNPA states that even in 2020 almost two square meters every second of agricultural and natural…