Fertilizer study reveals where the world can boost food production and cut pollution

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Global consumption of fertilizer has doubled since 1980, but some regions that have historically overused fertilizer, including China and parts of Europe, have taken steps to reduce use.

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  • Global consumption of fertilizer has doubled since 1980, but some regions that have historically overused fertilizer, including China and parts of Europe, have taken steps to reduce use.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:40:01 UTC.

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