where the upper layer of the soil is damaged. This is caused by the overuse of chemical fertilizers, and pesticides. This leads to loss of fertile land. Pesticides kill not only pests and also human beings.
. Health Impact: The land when contaminated with toxic chemicals and pesticides lead to problems of skin cancer and human respiratory system. The toxic chemicals can reach our body through foods and vegetables. .
Cause for Air pollution : Landfills and waste dumping lead to air pollution. The abnormal toxic substances spread in the atmosphere cause and transmit respiratory diseases among the masses. . Effect on wildlife : The animal kingdom has suffered mostly in the past decades.
They face a serious threat with regards to loss of habitat and natural environment. The constant human activity on land is leaving - - Environmental Economics