The growing use of nitrogen fertilizers in the production of food worldwide is increasing concentrations of nitrous oxide in the atmosphere—a greenhouse gas 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide and which remains in the atmosphere longer than a human lifetime.
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ish should be a regular component of our diets. It is an important source of biologically high-quality and easily digestible protein, minerals and vitamins.
NASA Finds Dry Air Sapping Tropical Storm Norbert’s Strength
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Comparing the Benefits of Scooter-Sharing Vs. Bike-Sharing
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New Findings Pave the Way to Environmentally Friendly Supercapacitor
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