Examples of autoimmune diseases include: 1  Rheumatoid arthritis. The immune system produces antibodies that attach to the linings of joints. 2  Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). People with lupus develop autoimmune antibodies that can attach to tissues throughout the body. 3  Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Preventing and managing erosion. Programs to control erosion in Queensland began in the 1950s and have been very successful. The 3 main principles to control erosion are to: use land according to its capability. protect the soil surface with some form of cover. control runoff before it develops into an erosive force.
Erosion is a natural process where wind and water transport soil and sand, slowly redefining the landscape over hundreds or thousands of years. However, some human activities can increase natural erosion rates by 10 to 15 times, leading to massive changes in an ecosystem over a relatively short period. Monitoring these changes is important, because if left unchecked, they can lead to significant environmental damage and even affect our food supply.