From nourishing our foods to storing massive amounts of carbon, soil is teeming with diverse microbial life that could slow global warming. Climate change scientist Jane Zelikova calls for agricultural practices that protect Earth's soil by growing climate-adapted crops that don't mess with the microbes. "Soils are the literal foundation of life on this planet -- the reason that we eat and the climate solution just waiting to be unlocked," she says.

Jane Zelikova: The hidden wonders of soil

The hidden wonders of soil

Soil, the Earth's skin, teems with life crucial for agriculture, storing more underground carbon than in the atmosphere.

Billions of tons of soil carbon lost over 12,000 years due to human activity, challenging our ability to feed future populations.

Harnessing soil's microbial 'invisible army' can sequester carbon, boost farm resilience, and combat climate change effectively.