What are the key knowledge gaps in our understanding of soil pollution?

Soil pollution refers to anything that causes contamination of soil and degrades the soil quality. It occurs when the pollutants causing the pollution reduce ... The concern over soil contamination stems primarily from health risks, from direct contact with the contaminated soil, vapour from the contaminants, or from ... Apr 16, 2019 ... Soil pollution is one of China's biggest environmental challenges. A 2014 government survey showed nearly a fifth of the country's farmland was ... REPORT · Preliminary Pages. About this Publication · Chapter 1. Setting the scene · Chapter 2. Main soil contaminants and their fate in the soil environment. Jun 1, 2020 ... Implications of global climate change for the assessment and management of human health risks of chemicals in the natural environment. Feb 17, 2023 ... This study aims to review up-to-the-minute knowledge about plastic contamination studies, suggest the best method for microplastic studies, and propose future ... Aug 1, 2023 ... Fine particles in road dust can absorb toxic substances like heavy metals and small organic matter, making the dust more toxic. Apart from being ... Feb 15, 2019 ... Abstract. In the last decades, agricultural soil pollution by heavy metals has been extensively investigated in China. However, nearly all ... This paper summarizes the existing law, action plan, regulations, and risk control rules regarding soil pollution prevention in China. Sep 3, 2024 ... New research published in the journal iScience found that soil pollution was the leading cause of declines among organisms living underground.