Why Is Contaminated Soil Bad
Soil Pollution Has Bad Consequences: It Impacts Food Security Both by Impairing Plant Metabolism and Thus Reducing Crop Yields, as Well as by Making Crops...
Soil pollution has bad consequences: It impacts food security both by impairing plant metabolism and thus reducing crop yields, as well as by making crops unsafe for consumption by animals and humans.
Why is soil contamination a problem?
Soil contamination occurs when human-made chemicals, such as hydrocarbons and heavy metals, find their way into the earth, altering the natural soil environment. Generally, soil contamination is cited as a consequence of non-organic farming practises, industrial activity and improper waste disposal.
Why is contaminated land bad?
There may be indirect effects on users such as damage to buildings. Substances can be washed out of soil (leaching) to pollute groundwater, rivers or ponds. Some contaminants may be corrosive, and some can cause explosion or fire.
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