The Use Of Phosphorus From Sewage Could Help Increase Food Bills The Report Says Environment
Phosphorus, found naturally in all plants, is essential for plant growth, but its use as a fertilizer creates widespread pollution in developed countries because much of it is wasted. Phosphorus is the main cause of water pollution, as runoff from the use of fertilizers in the fields produces excess nutrients that disrupt the natural balance of rivers and lakes, leading to algal blooms that harm fish and plants. Most of the phosphorus used to make fertilizers is mined from rocks, instead of being recycled from sources such as sewage....