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The creek at Northgate Park in Durham, N.C.

Duke study: High levels of lead could be in parks across the U.S.

Will Michaels

A new study from Duke University suggests green spaces across the country could have lasting soil contamination from trash incinerators used decades ago.

Rattan Lal in an Ohio cornfield. The soil scientist is this year's World Food Laureate, earning a quarter of a million dollar prize for his pioneering work in soil improvement.

Environment

Soil Prof Hits Pay Dirt: $250K Prize For Helping Farmers, Fighting Climate Change

Jessica Craig

Meet 2020 World Food Prize Laureate: Rattan Lal. His "soil-centric" philosophy is praised as being good for crops 鈥� and for mitigating climate change.

Science & Technology

Chemicals In Human Waste Can Harm Crop Land

Rebecca Martinez

Many farms spread human waste on cropland to fertilize it. In this case, the waste is called "biosolids". It can carry household chemicals that affect鈥�