Be down to earth: protect the soil of Europe
Unfortunately, the careful use and management of soil has not been a high priority for many people. In fact, there is evidence that the thin layer of soil that we all depend on, in many areas of Europe and beyond, may be increasingly threatened by a range of human activities and climate change. For this reason, the European Commission, supported by the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament, has agreed to develop a Thematic Strategy for the European Union to protect soil in the same manner as water and air.