Agricultural pollution
Agricultural pollution originates from the introduction of chemical fertilizers (rich in phosphates and nitrates), pesticides (insecticides and weed killers) and manure from stables in river flows and in the soil. The discharge of chemical fertilizers in rivers, lakes and seas enhances the eutrophication phenomenon. The introduction of pesticides poses the most serious threat as these are not very biodegradable, they deposit and concentrate in river flows destroying all forms of life. A greater attention from agricultural operators could substantially reduce this form of pollution that is particularly dangerous as it can regard also aquifers. To prevent this, the contribution of nitrates must be reduced and must be favoured the use of natural manure as also must be reduced the use of pesticides introducing biological fight to avoid excessive irrigation that leaches soil and makes necessary the use of fertilizers.
Special reports
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How rich are we …. in blue gold?
Water footprint, water availability and use on a planetary scale...
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8 July 2022
Who’s coming to dinner
A shark in my hamburger Summer is finally here! As usual, we have waited for it all year long and…
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Coral turns pale!
The coral reef is one of the ecosystems with the richest biodiversity...
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13 May 2018
Small steps, great footprints
Have you ever wondered how much space is taken up by an apple or a steak?...
7 October 2021
Water grabbing
“Clear, sweet fresh water,” wrote Petrarch, by many considered a precursor of Italian literature. Before him, St. Francis dedicated two…
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15 April 2014
How rich are we …. in blue gold?
Water footprint, water availability and use on a planetary scale...
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8 July 2022
Who’s coming to dinner
A shark in my hamburger Summer is finally here! As usual, we have waited for it all year long and…
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