Toxic metals contaminate one-fifth of global farmland

A new study has revealed the extent of the threat to food security, human health and natural ecosystems.  Published in the journal Science last week, the analysis by Rothamsted Research assessed the condition of 800,000 soil samples taken from across the globe, and found 17% contained dangerous levels of materials such as arsenic, lead and cadmium.  … Continue reading Toxic metals contaminate one-fifth of global farmland