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Soil Degradation [Free Report For September 2023]

by Prince Foley | 22-10-2023 04:17 recommendations 1

Soil degradation sometimes goes unnoticed among the myriad of environmental problems we have and yet it is a growing environmental time bomb. 🌍💣

Landfills, those colossal repositories of waste, are quietly exacting a toll on our precious soil resources, and the consequences are far-reaching. The nexus between these monsters and soil health is an underappreciated chapter in our ecological story. Unbeknownst to many, the intricate web of soil life is facing an insidious threat. These landfills, containing discarded objects of modern life, can unintentionally become graveyards for the thriving ecosystems below the surface. 🏞️🌿

The pernicious infiltration of leachate, a noxious brew of decaying waste, can seep into the soil, leaving behind a toxic footprint. In such cases, the delicate balance of microorganisms and soil vitality are disturbed. 👾🌱
But it is not only the microcosm that suffers; our crops, the lifeblood of human sustenance, bear the brunt. Heavy metals can permeate crops, endangering our food chain. 🌾🍽️

The current situation of soils under or near landfills calls for more responsible waste management and landfill control. 🔄🗑️
Recycling, composting and the adoption of innovative techniques can if not stop, at least slow down the relentless growth of landfills. ♻️🏡

The battle against soil degradation necessitates collective action, and the onus lies with governments, industries, and communities. Our soil is a non-renewable resource, and its stewardship is a shared responsibility.
Let us dig deep, not into the earth, but into our collective consciousness. Soil degradation due to uncontrolled landfills is an environmental clarion call, and the time to answer it properly is now. 

References

  • FAO, 2015. Agroecology to Reverse Soil Degradation and Achieve Food Security. Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Accessed 19 October 2020.

  • FAO, 2018. New programme to boost soil productivity and reduce soil degradation in Africa. Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Accessed 19 October 2020.

  • FAO, 2020a. FAO Soils Portal: Soil degradation. Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Accessed 19 October 2020.

  • FAO, 2020b. Land Degradation Assessment in Dryland (LADA_Tools). Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Accessed 19 October 2020.
 

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3 Comments

Seeun Mentor

  • Seeun Mentor says :
    Hello, this is mentor Seeun.
    I agree that soil degradation is a ¡°time bomb¡±. Landfills cause great damage to the soil, but not many people seem to acknowledge this problem.
    Recycling would be the first step to reduce soil pollution, and I hope that more people become aware of this problem.
    Thank you for your report.
    Posted 31-10-2023 22:50

SangHyeon Park

  • SangHyeon Park says :
    Urgent measures like responsible waste management, recycling, and community engagement are needed to protect our non-renewable soil resources. It's a wake-up call for collective action to ensure a sustainable future! Thank you for the article ^^
    Posted 31-10-2023 00:00

Melissa Menlah Adu

  • Melissa Menlah Adu says :
    Prince Foley's report underscores the environmental toll of landfills on soil health, with implications for ecosystems and food chains. Responsible waste management and recycling are crucial for soil stewardship. It's a call to action for collective responsibility since this is a major problem around the globe 🌍🔄🏞️ good job 👍👏
    Posted 24-10-2023 12:35

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