The study investigated the abundance, mass, and accumulation areas of plastic residue (PR) of mulch film (MF) and non-MF (NMF) in a large vegetable field in Northeast China. Geostatistics and classical statistics were used to understand how pollution sources and migration factors affect PR heterogeneity in farmlands. Results showed that the MF type was polyethylene (PE), accounting for 79.1% of total PR, while NMF accounted for 20.9%. NMF-polypropylene and NMF-PE accounted for 45.3% and 39.7% of total NMF, respectively. The spatial autocorrelation of mass and accumulation areas of MF was positive, with clustering in the 0-20 cm soil layer. Landfill and residential areas were critical sources of PR. To reduce PR pollution, farmland tillage should be avoided during strong wind speeds, especially near the pollution source.
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These regulations are intended to promote sustainable development, food security, and the sustainable management of fishing activities in Palau’s waters. They also intend to create economic returns, employment generation, and export earnings from the sustainable harvesting of tuna and tuna-like species by encouraging the development of domestic fishing industries and a local tuna market. These[…]
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The regulations aim to enhance aquaculture pollution prevention and control, protect aquatic ecosystems, ensure product quality and safety, and promote sustainable development. They consist of 24 articles divided into four sections: general provisions, delimitation of prohibited areas, pollution prevention and control, and environmental monitoring and supervision of fishery waters.