FELD 02/2021

Every year, thousands of people send mosquitoes to the »Mückenatlas«, thereby helping science to issue early warnings with respect to diseases. // Amorphous silicate: Hiding behind this unwieldy name may be a ground-breaking innovation. It improves water storage in soils and thus protects against droughts. // What to do when our fields don’t get enough rain? Irrigation systems are expensive and water is becoming increasingly scarce. When do investments become worthwhile? // Methane is one of the most harmful greenhouse gases. How can forests and grasslands help to remove methane from the atmosphere?