It's December 5th. Happy World Soil Day ! "Did you know Soil captures more carbon than trees!" asks Candide Soil affects the climate that makes our planet habitable. Soil is an essential foundation for all life on Earth! L et's work together to protect and restore Los Gatos soil health on our private and public properties, and in doing so, help slow changes to our climate and bolster our town's resilience to climate-induced weather extremes. Artificial turf installations in Los Gatos desertify our soils. Desertification of soil is the permanent degradation of previously fertile land . Converting a living landscape to artificial turf begins with soil excavation. The ground beneath is then compacted and covered with crushed rock similar to how construction of roads and parking lots begin. On top of that is layered other non-absorbent lifeless materials like, in some cases, a manufactured foam shockpad and finally rugs of green-colored plastic. Life under a