LA wildfires: With no clear cleanup standards, how to test for toxic soil

Ash rained down and smoke blanketed Los Angeles during the 2025 wildfires, leaving behind a toxic legacy in soil and homes.
LAist

Researchers call for more comprehensive soil testing after LA fires. But who should do it?

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. A group of environmental researchers ...
Science Daily

Arctic soil methane consumption may be larger than previously thought and increases in a drier climate

A recent study finds that Arctic soil methane uptake may be larger than previously thought, and that methane uptake increases under dry conditions and with availability of labile carbon substrates.
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Soil Testing Labs

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...
Earth.com

Satellites prove very useful for monitoring landfill methane emissions

Satellites are giving cities a clearer view of methane emissions from landfills, turning hard-to-spot leaks into actionable ...
EurekAlert!

Arctic soil methane consumption may be larger than previously thought and increases in a drier climate

Arctic wetlands are known emitters of the strong greenhouse gas methane (CH 4). Well-drained soils on the other hand remove methane from the atmosphere. In the Arctic and boreal biomes, well drained ...