(par 9.7.2.3) 3 Methods of controlling soil erosion
3 METHODS OF CONTROLLING SOIL EROSION https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315785523_METHODS_OF_CONTROLLING_SOIL_EROSION by Prof A. Balasubramanian Centre for Advanced Studies in Earth Science, University of Mysore, Mysore Objectives: Soil erosion is a natural process in which particles of soil are moved by wind and water, and displaced to another location. When erosion occurs naturally, soil is relocated at about the […]
(par 9.7.2.3) Improved Soil Management for Land Restoration in sub-Saharan Africa
Africa: ICRAF Presents the Role of Evidence and Improved Soil Management for Land Restoration in sub-Saharan Africa http://allafrica.com/stories/201707110469.html By Susan Onyango, World Agroforestry Centre (Nairobi) Approximately 70% of Africa’s population depends on its agriculture-based economy for their livelihoods, underscoring the importance of soil to the sector. Fertile soils across the continent are under threat, however, due […]
(par 9.7.2.2) Ambient – outdoor – air pollution
Ambient (outdoor) air pollution https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ambient-(outdoor)-air-quality-and-health Key facts Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental risk to health. By reducing air pollution levels, countries can reduce the burden of disease from stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and both chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma. In 2019, 99% of the world’s population was living in […]