Nitrogen Pollution

Wrapping fertilisers in degradable plastics is showing promise for increasing food production while reducing pollution

Fertilisers that increase nitrogen efficiency are being designed to boost crop productivity while reducing farming costs and environmental impact

Reducing ammonia emissions from agriculture will substantially benefit global health and can be done at low cost shows new research

Nitrogen is essential for life on Earth, but excess can damage the environment. Researchers recommend five areas of focus for management: Production, People, Planet, Policy and Partnerships

Could a new measurement more accurately identify places at risk of damaging levels of nitrogen?

We’ve all heard of our carbon footprint, but it’s important to understand why your daily caffè latte is contributing to your nitrogen footprint

Overuse of agricultural chemicals is taking a toll on health and the environment in China, and small farm size is a big part of the problem

An international study has calculated how much good old-fashioned animal poo increases crop growth and reduces pollution, benefiting the bank balance and the environment

Plants release chemicals that ‘talk’ to the soil and, by joining the conversation, we could reduce our massive reliance on planet-harming artificial fertilisers

It has hidden behind carbon emissions in headlines for some time, but it is arguably a more challenging problem