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Clean Soil

IN ITS ORIGINAL state, soil was an uncontaminated substance covering the earth. But humans have intentionally and accidentally poured harmful products onto it in some areas. The waste can hurt the soil and possibly human, plant and animal health.

Most at risk for soil contamination are spots in urban areas and

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