(par 7.4.2.4.6) Soil contamination (taken from Wikipedia)
Soil contamination http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_contamination From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Excavation showing soil contamination at a disused gasworks. Naturally occurring fate of pollutants in soils Soil contamination or soil pollution 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 ofwaste. The most […]
(par 7.4.2.3.1.3) Agricultural – waste (from Wikipedia)
Agricultural waste https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agricultural_waste From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Agricultural waste are plant residues from agriculture. These waste streams originate from arable land and horticulture. Agricultural waste are all parts of crops that are not used for human or animal food. Crop residues consist mainly of stems, branchs (in pruning), and leaves.[1] It is estimated that, on average, 80% of the plant of such crops consists of agricultural waste.[2] The four most […]
par 7.4.2.3.1.3 The Impacts of pesticides on the environment
Impacts of pesticides on the environment https://www.pan-uk.org/our-environment/ Pesticides are toxic chemicals designed to be deliberately released into the environment. Although each pesticide is meant to kill a certain pest, a very large percentage of pesticides reach a destination other than their target. Pesticides easily contaminate the air, ground and water when they run off […]