Wirtschaft | Konsum, Luft, Landwirtschaft
Reactive nitrogen in Germany
Causes and effects - measures and recommendations
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for all living beings. However, many compounds containing nitrogen are harmful for the environment. Plant species adapted to nutrient-poor conditions are displaced from forests and heathland. Emissions of nitrous oxide from over-fertilized fields exacerbate climate change. In many places, manure is responsible for nitrate concentrations in groundwater climbing abo…weiterlesen