by Soils | Dec 14, 2021 | Blog, Featured Blog
As 2021 draws to a close, it is time to reflect on the Society’s achievements this year. Our activities and initiatives have meant that our strength in numbers continue to grow, with our highest number of individual members for many years, 850 at the last count...
by Soils | Dec 2, 2021 | Blog, Featured Blog
Soils are the very basis of our human existence on this planet. We walk on them every day. Our homes are built upon them. The timber that we use in construction is produced from them. We enjoy eating our food which has been produced from them. We drink the fresh water...
by Soils | Nov 22, 2021 | Blog, Featured Blog
Having a pass to the COP26 Blue Zone, where representatives from nations, International Governmental Organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations were making statements, negotiating and collaborating was a unique experience. To be there representing the British...
by Soils | Nov 12, 2021 | Blog, Featured Blog
Science communication has many facets. Most of us at some point in our careers will be called upon to communicate our science to someone, somewhere, from fulfilling funders’ requirements to explaining to friends down at the pub what it is we are doing. Audience is of...
by Soils | Nov 11, 2021 | Blog, Featured Blog
Responding to the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report The last few months have been a chilling reminder of the impact of climate change and a glimpse into our future; the heatwave in North America, the floods in Germany and wildfires in California and Greece. With global...
by Soils | Nov 10, 2021 | Blog, Featured Blog
We’re into the second week of COP26, with a focus on two key areas on Tuesday – gender and innovation. I think it’s fair to say that some delegates and speakers are flagging a little. Meetings displayed a mixture of enthusiasm, optimism, and open frustration, as press...