Pollution & Health

Introduction Semi-direct sowing with permanent cover crops represents a paradigm shift in agriculture, emphasizing soil biology over mechanical tillage and chemical inputs. Pioneered by experts like Lucien Séguy and Claude Bourguignon, this method involves planting crops into residue-covered soil, maintaining permanent vegetation to enhance microbial activity and nutrient cycling . In contrast, conventional agriculture relies on tillage, pesticides, and synthetic...

Introduction Conventional farming, defined by its reliance on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), has been the backbone of global agriculture since the Green Revolution. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), it produces 70-80% of the world's food supply, enabling large-scale output to feed a growing population . However, this efficiency comes at a cost....

Introduction The plastic crisis is unrelenting: over 70 million tons of PET are produced annually, with much ending up in landfills or oceans. Enzyme-based recycling, which uses biologically engineered proteins...

Introduction Acid rain, defined as precipitation with a pH below 5.6, has long been a symbol of industrial pollution's toll on the environment. In the US, it peaked in the...

Acid rain, a byproduct of atmospheric pollution, has long plagued Europe, but its impacts on agriculture and the food chain have evolved amid emission reductions and climate shifts. Since...

Introduction Acid rain, formed when industrial pollutants like SO2 and NOx mix with atmospheric moisture, has been a persistent environmental crisis in Asia since the late 20th century. Driven by...

Introduction Food pollution encompasses the infiltration of harmful substances into our food chain, from pesticide runoff contaminating waterways to methane emissions from livestock accelerating climate change. According to Our World...

Introduction Pollutant-free food production seeks to eliminate contaminants from agricultural processes, minimizing risks from pesticides, heavy metals, and nutrient runoff that pollute water and soil. This imperative aligns with global...

Introduction The environmental footprint of agriculture and aquaculture extends far beyond visible fields and farms, manifesting in hidden pollution that permeates air, water, and soil. According to exhaustive research, these...

Introduction Water pollution, fueled by agricultural runoff, industrial discharges, and urban waste, poses a profound threat to aquatic food chains and human health. According to recent studies, over 70% of...

Endocrine disruptors represent a pervasive environmental challenge, interfering with hormonal systems in humans and wildlife. According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, EDCs are linked to health...