Farming on Polluted Land: Risks and Solutions

The chapter examines the dangers of cultivating crops on contaminated soil, with a focus on the movement of toxic metals like lead, zinc, cadmium, and chromium from roots to edible parts of plants, posing health threats to consumers. It recounts a study near lead mines where companies improved waste management and farmers adopted safer practices due to findings of high metal levels in crops. Recommendations include growing above-ground fruit trees and cautious consumption of produce from polluted areas to mitigate health risks.