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A fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals, says study

Envirotec Magazine

Nearly a fifth of the world’s agricultural land is contaminated by toxic metals, posing a serious threat to food security, public health, and ecosystems, according to a new global study published on 15 April in the journal Science. Global soil pollution by toxic metals exceeding agricultural thresholds. With up to 1.4

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Building Sustainability Checklist: 28 Tips to Make Your Building More Eco-Friendly.

Green Business Bureau

The main challenges with building sustainability involve reducing overall impact to human health the and the environment. Increasing energy efficiency. It will save you money in the long run in operational costs, reduce your environmental impact, and improve the health and lives of your occupants. Challenges. Construction.

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Beneath solar panels, the seeds of opportunity sprout

Renewable Energy World

By Harrison Dreves, National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Low-Impact Development of Solar Installations Could Be Win-Win-Win for Food, Water, and Renewable Energy. On a humid, overcast day in central Minnesota, a dozen researchers crouch in the grass between rows of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels.

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The road to sustainable health

Business Green

This can sometimes be difficult when developing healthcare facilities, however it is important as it ensures natural sustainability and keeps our air, water and soil clean and healthy. It is reported that the health and care system in England is responsible for approximately five per cent of the country's carbon footprint.

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Pros and Cons of Drip Irrigation

Green Business Bureau

Drip line refers to rigid, structural piping while drip tape is thin-walled plastic tubing most commonly used in drip irrigation applications due to its adaptability to various topography and soil conditions. Water efficiency from drip irrigation also translates into energy savings.

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Gas sensor network provides early wildfire detection

Envirotec Magazine

The “solar-powered digital nose” in situ. The first live demonstration of the group’s Silvanet system of solar-powered gas sensors was recently conducted successfully in a forest near Berlin, says the firm. . By adding additional sensors, the network can also be used to monitor tree health and growth.

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Project sets out to create compostable crop sensors

Envirotec Magazine

An international research collaboration is setting out to find new ways of monitoring crop growth with biodegradable sensors which can be composted at the end of their lifespan. The team aim to make the patch completely biodegradable, and capable of nourishing the soil once it reaches the end of its period of usefulness.