SEATTLE, Washington, — The international community has beencreating innovations that target some of the most major causes of soildegradation. One of the largest causes is salinization.Yet, salinization isn’tonly an issue that affects soil quality. It has become increasingly important regardingfreshwater resources for communities as well. Fortunately, new water desalination technologies are working to help affected communities.

Each year, millions ofcommunities around the world rely on agricultural practices to sustain theireconomic livelihoods. A rapidly increasing global population is and has been creating increased demand and reliance on agricultural sectors to feedcommunities. Unfortunately, continued farming without proper educationregarding sustainable land use has led to an international crisis in whichthousands of communities are facing environmental degradation and infertileland.Without any viablesolutions, many families have been forced to assume their losses and give uptheir lands and livelihoods.

Salinization in Soil and…