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Disruption of nitrogen and phosphorus cycles.
Reactive nitrogen refers to all nitrogen compounds that are biologically, chemically, or radiatively active, including ammonia, nitrogen oxides, and nitrates. Unlike inert atmospheric nitrogen…
Learn how human disruption of the nitrogen and phosphorus cycles affects climate, freshwater, biodiversity, food production, and Earth's planetary boundaries.
Nitrogen pollution is the excessive release of reactive nitrogen compounds into the environment, primarily from agriculture, industry, and transportation. It disrupts ecosystems, harms human…
