CO2 shortages could threaten national food security and 'ruin Christmas'

The halting of production at two UK fertiliser plants responsible for up to 60 per cent of Britain’s CO2 production could threaten national food security and ’ruin’ Christmas’, industry chiefs have warned. 

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 5 min read
CO2 shortages could threaten national food security and 'ruin Christmas'

The halting of production at two UK fertiliser plants responsible for up to 60 per cent of Britain's CO2 production could threaten national food security and 'ruin Christmas', industry chiefs have warned...

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