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Nitrogen Pollution Is Damaging Coastal Areas.

Authors :
Sinclair, Lani
Source :
Safety & Health. Jul2000, Vol. 162 Issue 1, p22. 1/4p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Reports that nitrogen and phosphorus pollution from fertilizers and the burning of fossil fuels is damaging a third of the United States' coastal waters. Formation of `dead zone' on the Gulf of Mexico; Pollution by agricultural runoff; Environmental consequences of algal blooms caused by excess nitrogen.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08911797
Volume :
162
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Safety & Health
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
3352599