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2. Soil contamination - Wikipedia

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   Soil contamination, soil pollution, or land pollution as a part of land degradation is caused by the presence of xenobiotic (human-made) chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil environment. It is typically caused by industrial activity, agricultural chemicals or improper disposal of waste .

3. Environmental issues in Southern Africa - Wikipedia

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   There are a range of environmental issues in Southern Africa, such as climate change, land, water, deforestation, land degradation, and pollution.The Southern Africa region itself, except for South Africa, [1] produces less carbon emissions but is a recipient of climate change impacts characterized by changes in precipitation, extreme weather events and hot temperatures.

4. List of environmental disasters - Wikipedia

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   It was the first U.S. nuclear field exercise conducted on land; troops shown are 6 mi (9.7 km) from the blast. See also: Nuclear and radiation accidents , List of civilian nuclear accidents , List of military nuclear accidents , and List of civilian radiation accidents

5. Environmental degradation - Wikipedia

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   Groundwater reserves will be depleted, and the remaining water has a greater chance of being of poor quality from saline or contaminants on the land surface. [24] Climate change is resulting into a very high rate of land degradation causing enhanced desertification and nutrient deficient soils. The menace of land degradation is increasing by ...

6. Land degradation - Wikipedia

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   Overgrazing by livestock can lead to land degradation. Land degradation is a process where land becomes less healthy and productive due to a combination of human activities or natural conditions. The causes for land degradation are numerous and complex. [1] Human activities are often the main cause, such as unsustainable land management practices.

7. Environmental issues in India - Wikipedia

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   Air pollution in India is a serious issue, with the major sources being biomass burning, fuel adulteration, vehicle emission, and traffic congestion. Air pollution is also the main cause of the Asian brown cloud, which has been causing the monsoon season to be delayed. India is the world's largest consumer of fuelwood, agricultural waste, and ...