Nitrogen
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U of G prof calls feds’ plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions on farms ‘reckless’Manish Raizada says nitrogen plays an important role in food production, and achieving a 30 per cent cut in nitrogen fertilizer use by 2030 is not realistic.CanadaAug 24, 2022
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Saskatoon synchrotron shines light on fertilizer made from human wasteUsing the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon, scientists say they have proven it is possible to create nitrogen-rich fertilizer from human waste.ScienceJun 2, 2020
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PotashCorp raises 2017 profit estimate based on strong demand for potashPotashCorp sees better conditions ahead for potash, raises 2017 profit estimate.MoneyApr 27, 2017
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PotashCorp Q4 profit hit by weak prices, low margins for fertilizersSaskatoon-based PotashCorp says fourth-quarter earnings were down 71 per cent due to weak fertilizer prices and profit margins.MoneyJan 26, 2017
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PotashCorp Q3 profits plunge despite record sales volumesSaskatoon-based PotashCorp said third quarter profits plunged despite record volumes as a price squeeze continues.MoneyOct 27, 2016
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‘We know what to do’: Scientist publishes study on blue-green algae; urges Alberta government to actIt's a global problem and one that seems to be particularly plaguing Alberta's lakes but a professor emeritus with the University of Alberta says new research suggests there's a course of action governments can take to address blue green algae showing up in provincial lakes.EnvironmentAug 18, 2016
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Red meat not so green: Study finds beef pollutes far more than other meatRaising beef for the American dinner table does far more damage to the environment than producing pork, poultry, eggs or dairy, a new study says.EnvironmentJul 22, 2014
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