Following the majority of my research I was able to create this DPSIR model for what I learned on Soil Degradation. Anthropogenic sources are a large contributor and the main driver towards soil degradation however, their are natural drivers such as wind and water erosion. Throughout my research, it became increasingly frustrating that soil degradation is largely ignored in climate simulations and sustainability conversations surround climate change.

Below is a list of the resources I used in writing my essay.

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