The report supports the efforts of the EU’s Seventh Environment Action Programme. By Alexander Wilhelm According to a report prepared by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) — the European Commission’s science and knowledge service — countries across Europe are making progress on tackling soil contamination. The report[i] states that the management of contaminated sites in … Continue Reading
New policy supports China’s effort against soil pollution by targeting land used for agriculture and development. By Paul A. Davies and R. Andrew Westgate The Chinese government has announced that land used for agriculture and development in China will be subject to a new contamination and control standard, effective August 2018. The standard will set … Continue Reading
