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Abusing Fertilizer. Usage. Fertilizer is used to grow more plants at a faster rate Plants need nitrogen(N), phosphorus(P) and potassium(K) to grow. Chemical fertilizers contain these elements Overuse of chemical fertilizers leads to multiple problems due to runoff. Dead Zones. Other Problems.
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Usage • Fertilizer is used to grow more plants at a faster rate • Plants need nitrogen(N), phosphorus(P) and potassium(K) to grow. Chemical fertilizers contain these elements • Overuse of chemical fertilizers leads to multiple problems due to runoff
Other Problems • Reproductive problems in fish • Thyroid and reproductive problems in humans and livestock • Increased demand for bio-fuels • Earth’s soil is being depleted of nutrients over 13% faster then they can be replenished.
Solutions • Organic farming • Crop rotation • Natural Fertilizers • Rethink the costs • Agricultural chemicals, machinery, fuel costs, buildings Action
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