A recent study published in the journal Atherosclerosis reviewed the links between water and soil pollution and human health. Clean water and healthy soil are essential to human health, well-being, ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 15. Soil ecosystem, fundamental to global food security and environmental health, is increasingly threatened by anthropogenic pollution.

DDT soil pollution is still a major problem in many parts of the world. Researchers have developed a new method to manage ecological risks from the toxin by binding it with biochar. When they mixed ...

Overview AI in soil health analysis enables faster, more accurate assessment of soil conditions using data from sensors, ...

Map showing where soil pollution by toxic metals is exceeding agricultural thresholds. Toxic and harmless metals are ubiquitous in soils, yet their worldwide distribution is still poorly known. A ...

Illnesses related to chemical pollution of the soil, water, and air are responsible for an estimated 9 million premature deaths annually, which equates to 16% of all global deaths; half of these ...

Study Shows Drug Factories Are Pumping Superbug Genes Into Rivers, And Nobody’s Stopping Them In A Nutshell Antibiotic ...

ALLEN COUNTY — The Allen Soil and Water Conservation District sent out a reminder to stay alert for anything unusual in the waterways. Anyone can report strange colors, foul odors, an oily sheen on ...

The intricate roles of soil microorganisms in ecological processes such as organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, ...

In 2017, the Minamata Convention on Mercury went into effect, designed to help curb mercury emissions and limit exposure across the globe. However, a new study of mercury levels in soil suggests that ...

Rural areas in northern Vietnam are facing increasing environmental challenges, with air, water, and soil pollution worsening due to the impacts of craft villages, industrial zones, and agricultural ...