Study says Midwest streams emit more nitrous oxide than thought

A study led by U-Minnesota scientists says emissions of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas, from Midwest streams may be much larger than thought. “Agriculture, and specifically nitrogen fertilizers used in row-crop farming, is a major contributor to nitrous oxide emissions from streams,” says U-Minnesota, based on the research paper. Emissions may have been underestimated by as much… » Read More

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