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Learn about the contamination of soil with toxic substances and its health and environmental impacts. Find out the sources, processes, and methods of soil pollution and how to prevent it.
- 4 min
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.
Soil pollution is when the soil is contaminated by different pollutants like toxic chemicals from man-made products or even from wind or precipitation, which are natural pollutants. The chemicals within soil cause reactions with other chemicals that go within it, which could lead to soil contamination or pollution.
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Soil pollution refers to anything that causes contamination of soil and degrades the soil quality. It occurs when the pollutants causing the pollution reduce the quality of the soil and convert the soil inhabitable for microorganisms and macro organisms living in the soil.
Jan 31, 2022 · Soil pollution refers to the dangerously high concentrations of contaminants in soil. While contaminants such as metals, inorganic ions, salts, and organic compounds naturally occur...
- Rebecca Clarke
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 a significant environmental issue that poses risks to human health, ecosystems, and the overall well-being of the planet. What Is Soil Pollution? Soil pollution is the contamination of soil with toxic substances, making it unsuitable for its intended use.
