Soil is a non-renewable resource,providing a majority of the world’s food and fiber while serving as a vital carbon reservoir.However,the health of soil faces global threats from human activities,particularly widespr...Soil is a non-renewable resource,providing a majority of the world’s food and fiber while serving as a vital carbon reservoir.However,the health of soil faces global threats from human activities,particularly widespread contamination by industrial chemicals.Existing physical,chemical,and biological remediation approaches encounter challenges in preserving soil structure and function throughout the remediation process,as well as addressing the complexities of soil contamination on a regional scale.Viable solutions encompass monitoring and simulating soil processes,with a focus on utilizing big data to bridge micro-scale and macro-scale processes.Additionally,reducing pollutant emissions to soil is paramount due to the significant challenges associated with removing contaminants once they have entered the soil,coupled with the high economic costs of remediation.Further,it is imperative to implement advanced remediation technologies,such as monitored natural attenuation,and embrace holistic soil management approaches that involve regulatory frameworks,soil health indicators,and soil safety monitoring platforms.Safeguarding the enduring health and resilience of soils necessitates a blend of interdisciplinary research,technological innovation,and collaborative initiatives.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFC1809204).
文摘Soil is a non-renewable resource,providing a majority of the world’s food and fiber while serving as a vital carbon reservoir.However,the health of soil faces global threats from human activities,particularly widespread contamination by industrial chemicals.Existing physical,chemical,and biological remediation approaches encounter challenges in preserving soil structure and function throughout the remediation process,as well as addressing the complexities of soil contamination on a regional scale.Viable solutions encompass monitoring and simulating soil processes,with a focus on utilizing big data to bridge micro-scale and macro-scale processes.Additionally,reducing pollutant emissions to soil is paramount due to the significant challenges associated with removing contaminants once they have entered the soil,coupled with the high economic costs of remediation.Further,it is imperative to implement advanced remediation technologies,such as monitored natural attenuation,and embrace holistic soil management approaches that involve regulatory frameworks,soil health indicators,and soil safety monitoring platforms.Safeguarding the enduring health and resilience of soils necessitates a blend of interdisciplinary research,technological innovation,and collaborative initiatives.
