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… of increasing human dependence on organic chemicals. The chemical burdens, partly highlighted by persistent organic … (POPs) and other products and by-products of the emergent "chemical society," have become potent sources of … and health hazards. The increasing presence of toxic chemical substances and wastes in production and consumption …

… into successive horizontal layers with specific physical, chemical and biological characteristics. From the standpoint … soil to produce ecosystem services. It includes physical, chemical, and biological deterioration, including loss of … erosion, wind erosion, waterlogging and excess salts, chemical degradation, physical degrada- tion, and biological …

… at the earth’s surface. It has been developed by physical, chemical and biological processes including the weathering of … into successive horizontal layers with specific physical, chemical and biological characteristics. From the standpoint … erosion, wind erosion, waterlogging and excess salts, chemical degradation, physical degradation, and biological …

… and their biotic environment, as well as the physical and chemical interactions within the environment. Principle 6 – … by wind and/or water; (ii) deterioration of the physical, chemical and biological or economic properties of soil; and … freeze-thaw, gravity action, artificial destruction. 2. Chemical processes – including loss of soil fertility, soil …

… is also sacred. The decline of vultures in India due to chemical poisoning34 is a problem for Parsi communities, … include erosion, sealing and crusting, and compaction. Chemical degradation: processes leading to soil chemical imbalances, including salinization, loss of …