The Soil | Frederic Denhez

26 square meters, equivalent to a studio apartment: that's the amount of fertile land that France loses every second, under the pressure of tarmac, suburban areas, and hypermarkets in which our country excels. How is such a situation possible, especially when we already struggle to feed a rapidly growing global population? To find out, Frédéric Denhez conducted this incisive investigation, crisscrossing the territory, interviewing both conventional and organic farmers, mayors, researchers... What he discovered is alarming: not only is the soil becoming scarce, but it no longer provides the essential services that make it invaluable. The degradation of this common good, which is crucial for our food supply and landscapes, calls for a profound shift in mindsets. However, all hope is not lost: while dispelling common misconceptions like the benefits of an all-organic approach or the advantages of "zero carbon," the author proposes a series of urgently needed solutions to finally stop the degradation of our soil.