Prevalence of microplastics in soil increased 15 times in four years – study
Researchers looked at samples from a field in Hartwood, North Lanarkshire, included in a UK-wide sewage sludge experiment between 1994 and 2019.
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Warning as soil pollution incidents almost double
The Environment Agency has called on farmers in Devon and Cornwall to take action against soil erosion after pollution incidents almost doubled. The agency said there were 25 incidents of heavy ...
Research reveals hidden risks from plastic-coated fertilizers in soil
Farmers are always looking for smarter ways to boost crop health, and one of the industry’s latest game-changers is polymer-coated, controlled-release fertilizers (PC-CRFs). These high-tech soil ...
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Feds won’t test soil after L.A. wildfire cleanup, potentially leaving contamination behind
Federal and state agencies have called for soil samples to be collected and analyzed at homes ... inches of topsoil is enough to rid fire-devastated properties of hazardous pollution. At a news ...
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‘We must consume better, differently, and less’: EU pollution check-up exposes waste problem
Of course, given the seamless nature of our seas, rivers, air and soil, pollution is an arena in which countries win or lose together. But the EU’s second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook ...
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Air, soil, water and dust: New study focuses on long-term health impacts of LA wildfire pollution
The study aims to change that by testing the air, soil, water and dust in and around ... locations throughout Los Angeles County to track pollution levels over time, with a focus on helping ...