Pollution is the biggest environmental cause of disease and death in the world today, mainly soil pollution, along with exposure to chemicals and poor waste management.
Soil pollution is a global threat that is particularly serious in regions like Europe, Eurasia, Asia and North Africa, as indicated by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Phenomena such as erosion, loss of organic carbon, increased salt content, compacting, acidification and chemical pollution are the major causes of current soil degradation.
Soil degradation is a complex problem that requires governments, institutions, communities and individuals to take joint measures. The following are just some of the things we can do to improve its health:
• Eat sustainable foodstuffs, properly recycle batteries, produce homemade compost and dispose of drugs in the places authorised for this purpose.
• Encourage a more eco-friendly model for industry, farming and stock breeding, among other economic activities.
• Improve urban planning and transport planning and waste water treatment.
• Improve the management of mining waste, restore the landscape and conserve topsoil.
• Involve local communities and indigenous peoples in the design, implementation and assessment of sustainable land and soil management.
11th Grade from Technological High School of Services “Sfântul Apostol Andrei” Ploiesti Romania