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[Thematic April Report] Soil Pollution |
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by Sara Dauletyarova | 18-04-2022 21:48
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Soil plays a vital role in our life. Like water, the soil suffers from pollution as well. Nature waste such as dead plants, rotten fruits and vegetables, and animal carcasses contributes to the fertility of the soil, while man-made waste makes soil contaminated. This is because the waste products consist of full chemicals, which cannot be found on Mother Earth.
Causes of Soil Pollution *Industrial Activities- it is the main factor in the soil problem. The industrial waste includes chemical, hazardous, and toxic waste. Eliminating it can be harmful and unsafe. Industrial waste takes a considerable time to disappear from the soil’s surface.*Agriculture- the widespread use of modern pesticides and fertilizers is the cause of soil contamination. These chemicals pose a problem for nature, mixing with water and declining soil fertility, they infiltrate the ground. *Accidental oil spills-oil spills mostly happen in the fuel stations during the storage and transport of chemicals. It reduces the soil quality and makes them generally unsuited for cultivation. *Garbage disposal-in addition to industrial waste, humans generate their garbage products by throwing them into landfill sites. Effects of Soil Pollution *Human health-The crops and plants we consume mostly absorb most of the pollution and spread them on our bodies. It could lead to congenital disorders and chronic health problems, which take time and effort to be cured. *Growth of Plants-Soil pollution affects the availability of nutrients, and the growth of plants stops flourishing in such conditions. Also, it increases the level of salinity, which is unpleasant for the growth of plant life. https://byjus.com/chemistry/soil-pollution/ https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-and-effects-of-soil-pollution.php |
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Sara Dauletyarova
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Hello Sara, this is your mentor Chelwoon.
There are different causes of soil pollution as written in this article. I fully agree that industrial activities are the main culprits responsible not only for soil pollution but also water pollution. Mostly materials that effluent from industrial activities contain hazardous substances. Furthermore, the amount of them is far larger than that of other activities or causes of soil pollution. Though many restrictions and regulations are currently being made and discussed, adequate monitoring and the implementation of these should be followed to actively address soil pollution, when it comes to addressing industrial wastes.
Thank you for the article!
Regards,
Chelwoon
Posted 22-04-2022 02:03
Hello Sara, this is your mentor Joon.
There are plenty of causes of soil pollution as you have mentioned in your article. Though it varies by the pollutant, it is normally very hard to purify the soil already affected. That is why prevention is a best cure. Accidents cannot be prevented, but we could reduce the probability of accident. We could use fertilizers which are eco-friendly. We could properly set up the waste management environment and implement Zero-Waste lifestyle. All of us should do something to make the better world.
Well read your article, and let's keep up!
Best,
Joon
Posted 21-04-2022 17:19