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Soil contamination, soil pollution, or land pollution as a part of land degradation is caused by the presence of xenobiotic (human-made) chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil environment. It is typically caused by industrial activity, agricultural chemicals or improper disposal of waste .
- Agricultural pollution
Agricultural pollution refers to biotic and abiotic...
- Agricultural pollution
Agricultural pollution refers to biotic and abiotic byproducts of farming practices that result in contamination or degradation of the environment and surrounding ecosystems, and/or cause injury to humans and their economic interests.
29 sie 2023 · From heavy metals to organic pollutants and microplastics, the soil in which we grow our food and the land on which we build our homes might be contaminated with different pollutants. Contaminants are widespread and are accumulating in Europe’s land and soils.
A report on the status, causes, impacts and solutions of soil pollution, a chemical degradation process that affects food security and human health. The report is based on a global symposium and involves scientists from all regions.
Soil pollution is defined as the presence of toxic chemicals (pollutants or contaminants) in soil, in high enough concentrations to pose a risk to human health and/or the ecosystem.
8 gru 2022 · The EU soil strategy for 2030 reiterates the zero pollution target that, by 2050, soil pollution should be so low that it no longer harms human health . The strategy prioritises preventing pollution at its source, which aligns with the zero pollution hierarchy.
14 mar 2023 · The two main categories of pollutants affecting soil are heavy metals and organic contaminants. Recently, pollution by pharmaceuticals and plastics has become an emerging concern. The intensity and impact of soil pollution vary significantly across Europe.
