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Environmental IssuesSoil erosion and land degradation
Soil erosion and
land degradation are perhaps the greatest environmental issues facing
most regions and societies at this time. Although irrevocably linked to
deforestation and pollution problems, soil erosion is bigger than the
sum of these two crises combined.
All
agricultural practices depend on stable and productive soil for their
long-term sustainability. Soil erosion leads to the gradual loss of
fertility in the landscape. Soil is a living entity formed
gradually through ecological and geological processes.
Soil
degradation is the loss of production and in turn the loss of
dependent plants and animals. Land degradation is not a new phenomenon,
Human societies have been degrading environments through their cultural
practices for thousands of years.
Perhaps
the root cause of soil erosion is mankind's general lack of understanding
of the complex natural systems (i.e.plant phrenology) that constantly
interact to produce dynamic and stable global ecosystems
Today the scale of the impact is greater due to exploding human populations, unsustainable agricultural practices, and urban development.
Scour ProtectionRunoff and soil erosion are among the major environmental threats related to agricultural land use in Europe.
Geomorphic responses of rivers and catchments to major land-use disasters such as floods, droughts, vegetation clearing, and extreme events may trigger a rapid sequence of fluvial responses of sand and gravel filling the former reservoir.
Stream channel instability resulting in river erosion and
changing angles of attack can contribute to bridge scour. Debris flow can
also have a substantial impact on bridge scour in several ways. A
build-up of material can reduce the size of the waterway under a bridge
causing contraction scour in the channel. Seven in 10 skip waste soils, Soil, and Landscape Consultant Tim O'Hare, tests contain the carcinogen Benzo(a)pyrene, and he estimates that around one-quarter could contain asbestos. Impervious pavements
Impervious
pavements deprive tree roots of aeration, eliminating the "urban
forest" and the canopy shade that would otherwise moderate the urban
climate. Because impervious surfaces displace living vegetation, they
reduce ecological productivity and interrupt atmospheric carbon cycling. Controlling stormwater flow over impervious areas is a multidisciplinary eco script where
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Scarred Environments
In 1965, my family moved from Connecticut to Santa Barbara, CA and I, in one year, "graduated" from playing hockey to surfing.
Thar first season, we endured the scarring of the foothills of the Sespe National Forest from the forest fires only to soon suffer the oil spill in the Channel Islands near Santa Barbara, CA.. Needless to say, my surfing legacy was rudely interrupted and be-calmed by the massive oil slink that sickened both the environment and those of is, both fauna and flora, who ventured into unsafe waters . Two days ago an environmental problem re-surfacedArguably, the debate is no longer about whether environmental toxins and accompanying environmental pollution is happening, but on what we do about them.
EXPERT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES paired alongside SOIL SCIENTISTS protect the environment by preventing soil erosion of scarred land and/or water and are committed to Targeted Results for :
Geo-syntheticsis, a type of polymeric material, is predominantly used in engineering applications such as civil construction, environmental protection projects., and environmental cleanup projects..Contaminants In the Environment
Environmental law - or 'environmental and natural resources law' - cleans-up the rest
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2015 the "International Year of Soil"Open Erosion ForumWorld Bank
Around the globe as people with relevant experience or an interest in Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, utilize Task Managers to ensure Environmental Compliance conforms to environmental laws, regulations, standards and other requirement.
Cities and military customers worldwide are increasingly a nexus for environmental challenges. Distancing through DifferencingYour open forum is an interactive, subscription-based tool that provides environmental solutions to issues and research-based insights on the sustainability trends that are shaping our future. Your online erosion web site identifies issues such as biodiversity, climate change and green infrastructure, Green Infrastructure is part of a collaborative to build sustainable communities, targets environmental products that enhance sustainable communities via "Purifying Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences" emissions. Environmental transparency reports reduce Reporting Time, and Costs.The ecological and sociological "footprint" of Quality Assurance, or QA for short, refers to planned and systematic production processes that provide confidence in a product's suitability for its intended purpose. An action plan is a logical solution for countries and regions to develop and implement.
Annual freshwater resources
A
study that found hydraulic fracturing for natural gas puts
drinking-water supplies in Pennsylvania at risk of contamination may
renew a long-running debate between industry and activists.
Epic California drought is preview of future global warming mega-droughts
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Improving Water Management
A forum that provides an array of environmentally acceptable services and a comprehensive pathway for erosion control Intel Services,
Clean water scarcity is a major concern for most cities.
Nowadays geospatial knowledge / solutions can empower cities
to make better decisions and become more green, so as to involve
citizens in decisions in order to preserve the safety of citizens and
the environment.from adverse environmental exposures.
What does environmental devastation actually look like ?
Sustainable Environment
Environmental Justice
Eco friendly / Environmental Management Program
Derived from plants and renewable sources, contributing to a sustainable and economical water treatment are: these.
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International Year of SoilEnvironmental remediation deals with the removal of pollution or contaminants from environmental media such as the atmosphere, groundwater, sediment or wetlands.Eco remediation : solutions of environmental issues.Technologies for remediation by the environmental industry is part of a comprehensive network that unites scour prevention, erosion structures, liquid assets such as Bio-solids Reuse, and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to espouse solutions to erosion fears.
These concerns increase upon running afoul of environmental regulations and environmental organizations, prompting environmental violations.
An environmental audit is a general term that reflects evaluations intended to identify environmental compliance services and management system implementation gaps, In some references, this is called a “gaps analysis” , or Preliminary Review. Along with related corrective actions, these types of evaluations perform an analogous (similar) function to a financial audit. Remediation and management of contaminated sediments combined with the unlawful discharge from a dredge plan may solve problem of silted channels and beach erosion, thus resolving the issue (s) of soil degradation. Ground reinforcement.factors protect soils from mudslide dangers / landslide dangers reduces sediment that’s clogging the rivers. . Trends after soiling environmental regulations.
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwired - Jan 14, 2015) - Glenjohn Capital Company announced its KNEW technology was awarded the IChemE Water Management and Supply Award specifically for its patented process in remediation mine effluent called Acid Mine Drainage (AMD), fracking discharge and brackish ground water. Land VulnerabilityMany attempts have been made worldwide to develop methods to identify the areas most threatened by soil degradation. Some soils in afflicted areas may be irreversibly degraded and thus have very little resilience (the ability to restore themselves). For the purpose of assessing the current state of soil degradation in the Czech Republic (CZ) we have developed an overall indicator of land vulnerabilityScience of Soil Health
USDA NRCS Soil Health Literature Review Project, developed to support
the science based approach to NRCS’ soil health initiative, was recently
launched and made available to both the public and USDA employees. “As
world population and food production demands rise, keeping the nation’s
soil healthy and productive is of paramount importance“, said Dave
Hoover, National Leader for Soils Business Systems. “So much so that we
believe improving the health of our Nation’s soil is one of the most
important conservation endeavors of our time.” NRCS efforts on behalf of
healthy soil result in an increase in crop production and profitability
while improving the environment. Positive results are often realized
within the first year of implementing soil health management systems and
last well into the future.
continue reading Efforts to Protect SoilsThe process starts with an assessment of the site to determine the remediation needs.Earth Flow / debris flows can be very destructive thus the need for soil erosion enforcement
The remediation of hazardous waste is
an ongoing project in many nations of the world, as they deal with the
continuing production of hazardous waste and the cleanup of waste which
was produced in prior eras when environmental regulations were less
stringent.
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