Water And Soil Pollution: A Dual Threat to Environmental Sustainability

Authors

  • Abdulsamea Mohammed Department of Preschools, Faculty of Education, Zintan University, Derj, LIBYA
  • Faiza Tawati Abdulnasar Department of Environmental Sciences, Higher Institute of Agricultural Technology, Tripoli, LIBYA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/sjmars.1.2.11

Keywords:

Water, Soil, Pollution, Environmental, Sustainability

Abstract

Water and soil pollution pose a double whammy to environmental sustainability by endangering ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. This article discusses the causes and connections between these two forms of pollution: inappropriate waste disposal, agricultural runoff, and industrial waste discharge. The study focuses on how contaminants in soil may find their way into water bodies and how polluted water deteriorates soil quality, which in turn causes more environmental damage. Comprehensive policies incorporating sustainable practices and regulatory measures are necessary to safeguard natural resources for future generations. Using a qualitative methodology, this study will investigate the connection between soil and water contamination. In addition to field observations in impacted locations, data will be gathered through interviews with community people, local authorities, and environmental specialists. This research will also examine secondary data from case studies and reports. Thematic and content analysis will be employed to find important themes and insights. The objective is to offer a more thorough comprehension of the connections between these two pollution categories and suggest practical remedies for environmental sustainability.

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2022-04-30

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Elhadi Ali Hussen, E. A. H., & Abdulnasar, F. T. (2022). Water And Soil Pollution: A Dual Threat to Environmental Sustainability. Stallion Journal for Multidisciplinary Associated Research Studies, 1(2), 83–92. https://doi.org/10.55544/sjmars.1.2.11

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