Environmental Crisis: Nitrogen Pollution and Climate Action Are Imperative for India

  • Reducing nitrogen pollution can contribute to how much of the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target? 5–10%
  • How much more potent is nitrous oxide compared to carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas? 300 times
  • According to a 2018 report by Nature India, which country was declared a global hotspot for nitrogen pollution? India
  • Globally, what portion of nitrogen used in agriculture is actually absorbed by crops? Half
  • What is the estimated annual environmental cost of nitrogen pollution in India? $78 billion
  • How much nitrogen fertilizer does India use annually? Approximately 17 million tonnes
  • How much nitrogen do major food ....
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