The Xingu Indigenous Territory in the Amazon is believed to encompass over 900 square kilometers of dark earth, potentially harboring billions of tonnes of carbon. This finding indicates that the rainforest may play an even more significant role in stabilizing the global climate than previously understood.
This fertile soil, known as “terra preta,” is characterized by its unique dark color and is created through the traditional practices of Indigenous communities who enrich it with ash and organic waste. Terra preta is notably more productive than the region’s typical sandy, nutrient-poor soils, effectively storing nearly twice the amount of carbon compared to standard soil types. In certain areas,…
