How many living things are there in one teaspoon of soil?

There are more living things in one teaspoon of soil than there are people on the planet. One gram of soil can contain several billion bacteria from thousands of different species. These range from microscopic bacteria though to worms and ants. All life on land depends on healthy soil for survival.

There are many ways to invest in biodiversity including sustainable agriculture and alternative meat proteins. Approximately 15 percent of all human related emissions are associated with unsustainable animal agriculture. As we move towards a net-zero economy, the global alternative meat industry could be worth $140 billion in the next 10 years.

Sources:

• What on Earth? your soil health explained
• How sustainable agriculture emerged as a huge investment opportunity

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