Global Map Reveals Toxic Metal Contamination in Soils

Posted: 2025-04-22 14:53:55 UTC

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A global map of toxic metals in soils has been created, revealing widespread contamination due to industrial pollution and bedrock erosion.

Vast swaths of land are contaminated with toxic metals.

Industrial pollution contributes to soil contamination.

Erosion of bedrock releases toxic metals into the soil.

Industrial pollution

Erosion of bedrock