Soil Contamination and Remediation Efforts in New Zealand Urban Areas: An opinion piece by Hamilton-based soil scientist Dr. Gordon Rajendram
In New Zealand’s urban areas, soil contamination has become an increasingly pressing concern due to industrial activities, historical land use, and urbanization. Contaminated soils pose risks to human health, the environment, and overall urban sustainability, affecting Soil fertility in New Zealand. However, New Zealand has been actively addressing this issue through a range of remediation …