Industrial activity, pollution and exploitation are degrading the quality of soils located in and around our cities, according to a report released today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Efficient use of soils supported by better planning and policy making in urban areas is needed to make sure that this valuable natural resource helps our cities remain liveable and able to deal with challenges like climate change.
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This article by Cornelis Brand originally appeared on eea.europa.eu on April 28, 2016 at 12:00PM eea.europa.eu