Soils, environment, and sustainability.

Introduction
Lossuelosson systems that are complex and dynamic, and it is a component
fundamental to the environment with many vital functions and ecosystem services
for living beings, Among the functions and ecosystem services of the soil are
they stand out: food production, fodder, fibers, wood, medicines, and generation
of energy; environmental and human protection, through filtration,
damping, gas exchange, etc. Including photosynthesis, reserve of
genes and basis of biodiversity, water cycle and quality, and nutrient cycle;
support for industry, infrastructure, and tourism; cultural value and conservation of
historical heritage in Colombia, soil degradation is expressed as
different ways; some of these are particularly concerning because of the
negative effect on their functions and ecosystem services. Currently, the
The most relevant degradation processes are erosion (physical-mechanical loss)
from the ground due to the effect of water or wind), the sealing of soils occupied by
urban constructions and infrastructure, pollution, the loss of
organic matter, salinization, compaction and the phenomena that affect
severely affecting the Caribbean, Andean, and Orinoquia regions and starting to become noticeable

in the Amazon and on the Pacific coast, particularly in areas of rapid

deforestation and mining and oil exploitation.
The objective of land management policy is to promote comprehensive management.
soil environment in Colombia, in a context where convergence occurs
conservation of biodiversity, water and air, land use planning and
risk management, contributing to sustainable development and improvement of the
quality of life, provides a comprehensive view of sustainable land management as a factor
relevant in land use planning and in the well-being of the population
Colombian.
Sustainable development is a commitment to social progress, balance
environmental and economic growth, in its environmental aspect
sustainability argues that nature is not an inexhaustible source of resources
which must be protected and used rationally. Taking into account
aspects such as the care for our environment, investment in energy
renewables, water savings, we can also include mobility and
sustainable construction, in social terms sustainability bets on the
development of the community and its culture to achieve more equality regarding
education, quality of life, health etc. At the same time, sustainability seeks to promote
new business ideas to promote economic growth with more equity
without harming our natural resources.
The environment is the surroundings or medium that surrounds a body, for example: temperature.

environment and environment. It can also be said that the expression environment
it is the air or atmosphere that living beings breathe or encounter,
example: “Today the weather is fresh”, There are different types of environment, among
the work or labor environment encompasses everything that
surrounds the worker, whether material, psychological, or social, the environment
social identifies all the people of a society or community, the
living conditions and the surrounding institutions, their well-being and the elements
physicals that make up the environment, The natural environment indicates everything that does not

it has been altered by man and can be used as a synonym for nature,
The learning environment is characterized by being one that is conducive to the
student, since he/she possesses all the physical, cultural, and social conditions to
to learn.
Ecology is the science that deals with the study of interactions between
living beings of a specific place, the environment in which they live and develop,
its intra- and interspecific distribution, the abundance that exists of these in their
respective environments and the properties that are affected by the interaction
of organisms with the abiotic factors of the environment in which they develop.
Ecosystems are closely related to environmental problems at a global level.
global. basic ecology tools from a practical standpoint and
analytical to interpret the interrelationships between the factors and elements of
medium and its environment encompasses basic fundamentals of ecology, the
populations and communities as components of ecosystems until the
man as an ecological factor.

The soil is the layer that covers the most superficial part of our planet and it is in
where plants grow and animals and people live. we help you to
learn more about him.
the soil is made up of many elements that give it structure, such as:
rocks of different sizes, clay, remains of living beings, minerals, sand, salts,
small animals and air and water. In particular, worms help to
decompose the remains of plants and animals that are used to form it
what we call humus or fertile soil.
All the particles that inhabit the soil will begin to join and stick together and
depending on how they do it, they will form the different structures of the soil.
The union between particles is possible thanks to what is known as matter.
organic.
arena: its main function is to serve as a seat for the most active particles of the
soil, such as clay and humus. Additionally, they facilitate permeability and the
circulation of water and air.
clay: it is the smallest mineral fraction. along with humus, it is the most part
soil asset.
Lime: its particles derive from sand. They are covered by fine layers of
clay, therefore, adheres and absorbs nutrients easily.

Ecosystem services are those benefits that an ecosystem provides to the

society and that improve the health, economy, and quality of life of people.
Ecosystem services are those services that result from
the proper functioning of ecosystems. Examples of this include the production of
clean water, soil formation, climate regulation by
forests, pollination, etc. Although many of them may happen to us
above all, it is essential to preserve ecosystem services because they sustain
our health, our economy, and our quality of life. When we are not
capable of preserving them, their degradation leads to significant harm in the
human well-being; Thus, ecosystem services are increasingly the
center of national and European policies. They are used as indicators of the
the quality of our interaction with the environment. The next step is, therefore,
place ecosystem services at the center of decision-making and.
environmental policies.

An environmental problem is any alteration that causes an imbalance in a

given environment, negatively affecting it. Nowadays, the main factor of
Environmental deterioration is the unplanned activity of human beings.

Conclusion
The soil plays a fundamental role in sustaining society and that is why
the success of public policies depends on its conservation and sustainable management,
such as those related to housing, urban development, and potable water,
industry and commerce, transport and health, among others, the sustainable management of land
it is essential to consolidate processes concretely since we deal with
an important component of our environment, in the past while the
human populations were small and their technology modest, their impact on
the environment was local, however in our days humanity demands the use
more intensive use of natural resources and this has caused the deterioration of the
ecosystems and the same resources, as our renewable resources
and if renewables are not used, all ecosystems become more vulnerable to the
destruction, pollution, and erosion. These factors combined in a way.
or isolated, you cause the loss of many species as they alter those factors that
we shape our environment in such a way that we are all affected,
But if the environment is the home of everyone, why do we destroy it? Taking care of
the environment is to care for life. It is important then to think and know that the world

it does not belong to us, it has been lent to us so that we live in it and use it with
wisdom. And that is what we must do... live, not destroy. If we destroy the
environment we will be harming ourselves, our children, and
our grandchildren. Taking care of the world is taking care of ourselves and that is a very good reason.

Sometimes everyone has the preconceived idea that 'we', the humans, do not
we can do nothing to save the world, when that is not the case. Each one,
by contributing your little grain of sand, you can help to protect natural resources.
One idea on how to care for the locality, the region, or the country is by promoting the

concept of sustainable development. It can be called sustainable development, that

development that is capable of meeting current needs without compromising
the resources and possibilities of future generations. Instinctively a
sustainable activity is one that can be preserved, for example, cutting
trees in a forest ensuring reforestation is a sustainable activity.
To promote this idea, nowadays, it must take on great prominence in language.
political, economic, and social both at the local and global level. In words
simple, refers to a development prototype that uses available resources
in the present, without compromising their existence in the future. It is difficult to see and accept

that the years go by and in many countries sustainable development is still not even
at least a topic of discussion, Therefore, the importance of
The environment is fundamental. Since it offers all its natural resources that
humans need to eat, dress, build houses, have light,
to transport oneself, among many other benefits for being able to exist.

Prepared by:
Lozano Blanco Cristian David

Faculty of Environmental Engineering - 8yoursemester

March 3, 2021

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