Nature and EnvironmentEco Check: Soil destruction and food scarcity02:26This browser does not support the video element.Nature and Environment04/16/2021April 16, 2021Healthy soil is vital for the world's growing food needs – but 33 percent of earth globally is in a very poor condition. That's causing problems, from food shortages to erosion – a major issue in sub-Saharan Africa.Copy linkAdvertisement