Nitrogen and Climate Change
An Explosive Story
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Beschreibung
The world is changing. Human population is surging towards 10 billion, food, water, climate and energy security are all at risk. Nitrogen could be our life raft in this global 'perfect storm'. Get it right and it can help to feed billions, fuel our cars and put a dent in global warming. Get it wrong and it will make things a whole lot worse.
This book shows how vital an understanding of nitrogen is for its role in climate change and its affects on humankind Paints an accessible yet comprehensive picture of nitrogen, including history, society and environment Combines peer-reviewed literature, expert author knowledge and accessible analysis in one book Relevant for scholars, students and policy-makers studying/working on environmental, climate change and health issues
Autor*in
D. Reay
Themen in »Nitrogen and Climate Change«
Climate change Famine Toxic Algae Fertiliser Eutrophication Algal Blooms Nitrous oxide Global warming Carbon sinks Agriculture Pollution nitrate ammonia NOx nitrification