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Inquiry launched into efficient nitrogen use and management

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee inquiry will highlight and explore opportunities for the capture and reuse of existing reactive nitrogen

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It is very clear that too much reactive nitrogen causes pollution, says Baroness Sheehan, chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee.
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It is very clear that too much reactive nitrogen causes pollution, says Baroness Sheehan, chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee.

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has launched an inquiry into efficient nitrogen use and management in relation to sectors including agriculture, combustion, wastewater treatment...

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