Transformation of the Nitrogen Cycle: Recent Trends, Questions, and Potential Solutions
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research · Chinese Academy of Sciences · +5 more institutions
Abstract
Humans continue to transform the global nitrogen cycle at a record pace, reflecting an increased combustion of fossil fuels, growing demand for nitrogen in agriculture and industry, and pervasive inefficiencies in its use. Much anthropogenic nitrogen is lost to air, water, and land to cause a cascade of environmental and human health problems. Simultaneously, food production in some parts of the world is nitrogen-deficient, highlighting inequities in the distribution of nitrogen-containing fertilizers. Optimizing the need for a key human resource while minimizing its negative consequences requires an integrated interdisciplinary approach and the development of strategies to decrease nitrogen-containing waste.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 144.81
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 40
Authors
9- JNJames N. GallowayCorresponding
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands, Institute of Soil Science, University of Virginia, Makerere University
- ARAlan R. Townsend
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands, Institute of Soil Science, University of Virginia, Makerere University
- JWJan Willem Erisman
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands, Institute of Soil Science, University of Virginia, Makerere University
- MBMateete Bekunda
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands, Institute of Soil Science, University of Virginia, Makerere University
- ZCZucong Cai
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands, Institute of Soil Science, University of Virginia, Makerere University
Topics & keywords
- Nitrogen
- Reactive nitrogen
- Nitrogen cycle
- Environmental science
- Natural resource economics
- Agriculture
- Fossil fuel
- Pace
- Zero hunger