The most comprehensive scientific review of the global nitrogen cycle has outlined 150 ‘win-win’ measures to significantly reduce nitrogen pollution while saving billions in costs across a range of industries.
The most comprehensive scientific review of the global nitrogen cycle has outlined 150 ‘win-win’ measures to significantly reduce nitrogen pollution while saving billions in costs across a range of industries.
The solutions have been put forward by a team of 50 international experts, led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), in a new guidance document for the United Nations. They aim to address the problem of excessive nitrogen leakage that is damaging our oceans, lakes, air and soils, while improving food security and reducing costs for business.
Nitrogen, an essential nutrient for life, is present in human and animal excreta and synthetic fertilisers, as well as being a byproduct of fuel combustion processes. However, inefficient management in sectors such as agriculture, transport, wastewater treatment and aquaculture, means around 80% of reactive nitrogen resources escape into the environment.
Read more at: UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
