Soil pollution is a critical environmental issue and has consequences for ecosystems, agriculture and human health
Contaminated soil affects the quality and safety of crops. Harmful substances like heavy metals and pesticides can enter the food chain, impacting both human health and the economy
Soil pollution disrupts the delicate balance of ecosystems by killing beneficial microorganisms and soil organisms like earthworms
Contaminants in the soil can leach into groundwater and surface water, causing widespread pollution that affects drinking water supplies
Soil pollution can expose people to harmful chemicals, leading to health issues such as cancers, developmental problems in children, and other chronic diseases, particularly in communities near industrial or waste-dumping sites
Polluted soil often becomes infertile, making it difficult or impossible to grow crops. This directly affects agricultural productivity and leads to land degradation
Polluted soils are less capable of absorbing carbon, which is vital in climate change. Additionally, soil degradation releases stored greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide

Rahul Dev

Cricket Jounralist at Newsdesk

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