(par 7.4.2.3.1.3) Agricultural – waste (from Wikipedia)
Agricultural waste https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agricultural_waste From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Agricultural waste are plant residues from agriculture. These waste streams originate from arable land and horticulture. Agricultural waste are all parts of crops that are not used for human or animal food. Crop residues consist mainly of stems, branchs (in pruning), and leaves.[1] It is estimated that, on average, 80% of the plant of such crops consists of agricultural waste.[2] The four most […]
par 7.4.2.3.1.3 The Impacts of pesticides on the environment
Impacts of pesticides on the environment https://www.pan-uk.org/our-environment/ Pesticides are toxic chemicals designed to be deliberately released into the environment. Although each pesticide is meant to kill a certain pest, a very large percentage of pesticides reach a destination other than their target. Pesticides easily contaminate the air, ground and water when they run off […]
(par 7.4.2.3.1.2) Zambian mine threatens world heritage site
Zambian mine threatens world heritage site https://mg.co.za/article/2014-11-23-zambian-mine-threatens-world-heritage-site/ By Sipho Kings A discussion paper on best practice for mining in the SADC region found that Zambia disregarded expert advice and mining developments were being permitted in protected areas of high biodiversity call. Pictured: Equinox copper mine in Zambia The high court in Zambia is hearing an application […]