Perspectives on Nutrient Pollution in the Last Half of the 20th Century
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There is currently much debate about sources of pollution, particularly nutrient pollution of surface and groundwaters. It frequently appears that everyone is quite confident everyone else is contributing far more than they are. The reality, particularly for nutrient pollution, is that we all are part of the problem and must be part of the solution. This paper offers a science-based perspective on nutrient pollution and how changes in technology, resource consumption and personal life style choices have accelerated nutrient pollution. I try to be objective but state my policy preferences for sustaining agriculture and addressing nutrient pollution.
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