Overuse of nitrogen fertilizers—a frequent phenomenon in agriculture—results in the production of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas. More judicious use of fertilizers can curb these emissions and reduce energy-intensive fertilizer production.
Author
Research Fellows: Martina Grecequet, Daniel Kane; Senior Fellows: Mamta Mehra, Eric Toensmeier; Senior Director: Chad Frischmann
Publisher
Project Drawdown
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