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Land and soil pollution — widespread, harmful and growing

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Article Published 15 Oct 2020 Last modified 29 Aug 2023

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Photo: © Terezie Polívková, REDISCOVER Nature/EEA

What do many vineyards scattered across idyllic landscapes, industrial sites and landfills have in common? The presence of chemicals might be the answer. From heavy metals to organic pollutants and microplastics, the soil in which we grow our food and the land on which we build our homes might be contaminated with different pollutants. Contaminants are widespread and are accumulating in Europe’s land and soils. How can we tackle this problem?

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