Restoration of Severely Contaminated Land
179 views · Published 20 May 2014 · 56:20 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: GBH Forum Network · 2014 · Education
Brownfields are land areas that have been rendered unusable as a result of hazardous contamination from industry, mining and other types of pollutants. John Hollander discusses the different types of land damage and some of the techniques that have successfully restored previously polluted areas. He includes a description of successful restoration of badly contaminated areas in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
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