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Water Quality: Nutrients and Pesticides
... and concentrations of nutrients and pesticides found in streams and ground water are closely linked to land use and the chemicals applied in each setting, such as fertilizers and pesticides applied in agricultural and urban areas, and nutrients from animal and ...
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Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle | Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) | US EPA
Suppresses certain plant diseases. Reduces the need for fertilizers and pesticides. Protects soils from erosion. Assists pollution remediation. Composting Another form of recycling is composting. Composting is the controlled biological decomposition of organic matter, such as food and ...
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EcoFuture (TM) Population and Sustainability - Scientists Say Future is in the Balance
Unfortunately, fossil energy is a finite and non-renewable resource that is being rapidly depleted throughout the world. Lastly, humans and ...
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Do's and Don'ts Around the House | Polluted Runoff (Nonpoint Source Pollution) | US EPA
Cultivate plants that discourage pests. Minimize grassed areas which require high maintenance. Preserve existing trees, and plant trees and shrubs to help prevent erosion and ...
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FAO/AGL - Water Resources, Development and Management Service - Themes
Agricultural drainage water must be properly managed to prevent deterioration of water resources by salts, toxic elements, sediments, fertilizers and pesticides. Water conservation, re-use, safe disposal and ...
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GEO-2000: Europe and Central Asia
Pollution of land by excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides and by contaminants such as heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants and radionuclides is widespread. Forest area in Western and Central Europe ...
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CCICED: China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development
China must leapfrog over the mistakes made elsewhere in the world. 5. The Council has also focused on other areas: 1) Sustainable agriculture will lessen dependence on fertilizers and pesticides in their present form and thus help get the system back into balance. It will also correct problems of pollution and soil erosion. ...
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BMPs for Landscaping and Gardening
Follow these basic guidelines when using gardening and pest control products: Use organic or non-toxic fertilizers and pesticides. Do not fertilize or use pesticides near ditches, gutters or storm drains. Store pesticides, fertilizers and ...
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Down On The Farm? Yields, Nutrients And Soil Quality
Fox. "We showed that by applying pesticides ...
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FAO : SD Dimensions : Environment : Environmental conventions and agreements
Agricultural practices often impact on habitats outside of production areas, through, for example, the abstraction of water, and run-off and leaching of excess fertilizers and pesticides. A holistic approach is required to address the complexities of modern production systems, including social and economic ...
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