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We envision a food system that manages phosphorus more sustainably to provide abundant, nutritious food while protecting the health of rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 7h
Missed our latest newsletter? You can find it in all of its glory here: mailchi.mp/0c44ced245a0...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance Newsletter
Every quarter, we put together a newsletter to share upcoming events, webinars, working groups, the newest published P-articles and other cool P-information.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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New Modeling Techniques Provide Fresh Insight to Red River Phosphorus Sources | International Joint Commission
A newly published study has used a modeling approach developed by the IJC for transboundary watersheds to better pinpoint the sources of nutrient pollution and their contributions in the Red River bas...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We're pleased to announce that S&F Agritech, a contract research organization that evaluates biostimulants, has joined the membership of the Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance. Their CEO, George Fountas, will also serve on our Board of Directors. You can learn more about their work here: sfagritech.com
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Geopolitical events continue to bedevil phosphate markets. farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2026/08/sulf...
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Sulfur and Increasing Phosphate Fertilizer Prices - farmdoc daily
Nick Paulson, Gary Schnitkey, Carl Zulauf, and Aayush Dhakal - Fertilizer price increases associated with the conflict in Iran seem likely to result in higher fertility costs for farmers for the 2027 ...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We're looking forward to working our new strategic partner, the Center for Agriculture and National Security, as we study phosphate supply chain resiliency through the lens of national security. Director Alicia Ellis has joined us as a faculty affiliate. shows.acast.com/revolution-i...
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Professor Alicia Ellis - the Intersection of Agriculture and National Security | Revolution in Military Affairs
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
If you missed our critical minerals webinar, it's online now! youtu.be/3a3IW5llvUw
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
States need to protect against and remediate anthropogenic N & P in eutrophic freshwaters to achieve greenhouse gas footprint reductions. California's reservoir monitoring is a good first step, though natural lakes should be included www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Tons of planet-warming gases are bubbling up from reservoirs. California is going to keep track
California's Air Resources Board will start tracking estimates of the climate-warming methane that bubbles up from the state's dams and reservoirs.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
If you're interested in the critical minerals designation for phosphates (who isn't?) then we have the webinar for you on August 25. asu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
"The effects on the ecosystem as a whole are still emerging, so we can’t yet say how phosphorus fertilisation will change total forest carbon storage, but we can see that there are significant shifts in what’s happening below ground.” www.westernsydney.edu.au/news-centre/...
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New study reveals how phosphorus changes the way eucalypt forests respond to rising CO₂
Western Sydney University researchers have led an international team in the first ecosystem-scale study to investigate how phosphorus availability affects the response of a mature ...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We landed a BIG grant renewal yesterday that will help fund our STEPS research center on phosphorus sustainability for the next several years. Read all about the good news here. research.ncsu.edu/national-sci...
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National Science Foundation Renews Support for STEPS Center
The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded more than $22 million in follow-on funding to the Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center, which is headquartered at NC S...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
How can isotopes be used to track the source of nutrient pollution? Find out more here www.udel.edu/udaily/2026/...
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Phosphorus detective | UDaily
UD's Deb Jaisi innovates how to trace environmental contaminant
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Nutrient pollution of the Illinois River has sparked a long and contentious battle, which has been legally addressed with this settlement. oklahoma.gov/oag/news/new...
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Drummond reaches nearly $44M settlement resolving 21-year poultry litter pollution lawsuit
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a nearly $44 million settlement resolving the State's 21-year lawsuit against six companies over poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Waters...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The low cost of virgin phosphates continues to bedevil recycling efforts: "There's really no value in recycling iron phosphate, unfortunately" www.npr.org/2026/07/13/n...
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EV battery recycling has a math problem
For some electric vehicle batteries, it costs more to recycle them than they're worth. That creates all kinds of problems, which a new Colorado law aims to solve.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Carbon markets can be leveraged to allow utilities to trade nutrient pollution credits with farmers and others who implement more cost effective nutrient loss reduction practices than equivalent reductions obtained from building costly and carbon-intensive infrastructure.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Did you miss our newsletter? You can find it here, but don't tell anyone. mailchi.mp/c7f989b475cf...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
STEPS Center postdoc Dr. Alison Deviney writes here about our recent T2PM workshop on aqueous P load mitigation. Included is a link to the full workshop report. phosphorusalliance.org/2026/06/30/c...
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Closing the Lab to Landscape Gap on P Mitigation Tech - Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance
By Alison Deviney, postdoctoral researcher at North Carolina State University It’s not that we don’t know how to remove phosphorus from water. Indeed, the science of phosphorus removal from municipal
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The Trump administration has just lifted countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate imports to the US in an emergency declaration. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Declaration of Emergency and Authorization for Temporary Duty Free Importation of Phosphate Fertilizer Morocco
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1.  Fertilizers are an essential component of agriculture and food production.  Producers Every child deserves a safe and nurturing home...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Microplastic contamination plagues food waste (and phosphorus) recycling. Mechanical depackaging is being used to increase recycling of packaged foods, but can lead to increased microplastic contamination. Here's how states are coping www.biocycle.net/food-waste-d...
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Depackaging Is Scaling Fast And Regulation Isn’t Keeping Up | BioCycle
Food waste depackaging is scaling rapidly across the U.S., but regulation and microplastics measurement are lagging, raising concerns for compost and digestate quality.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Nice piece on some of the regulatory challenges facing wastewater utilities who try to extract value from their waste streams, including for gas generation and nutrient recycling. law.marquette.edu/facultyblog/...
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Wastewater to Wealth – Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Our Director, Jim Elser, was quoted in this Vox piece on the causes of the algae growth in the reflecting pool at the Capitol www.vox.com/climate/4929...
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Why Trump is losing his war against algae
4 scientists explain why the Reflecting Pool may be green instead of blue on July 4.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The case for composting organic waste (and hopefully recycling nutrients) builds in the US NE as landfill capacity dwindles. www.biocycle.net/newmoa-north...
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Northeast Waste Disposal Capacity Is Shrinking. Here's What the Data Shows. | BioCycle
A new NEWMOA report finds 26 of every 100 tons of Northeast waste is already exported out of the region, with significant landfill capacity losses projected before 2030.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
If you like this post before June 13, 2026, we'll give you $1M.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Improving water quality in our agricultural headwaters is key to improving freshwater quality and biodiversity.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
You could read Hemmingway again this summer, but why would you when our STEPS Center has produced over 130 academic publications spanning all dimensions of phosphorus sustainability? steps-center.org/steps-public...
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STEPS Center Publications
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
How is the war in Iran impacting fertilizer supplies and prices?
30% of DAP exports at risk, nitrogen costs surged 35%, US has 13% import dependence
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Thoughts about risk perception, conservation funding, and cover cropping from our STEPS (Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability) Center colleague Jonathan Coppess and team. farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2026/05/cons...
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Conservation & Risk, Part 1: Introduction and Hypothesis - farmdoc daily
Jonathan Coppess, Kaiyu Guan, and Emily Judith Diaz-Vallejo - It is possible that the conceptualization of agricultural conservation, as reflected in federal policy, is insufficient, incomplete, or to...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
IL farmers are paying more for fertilizer since the start of the Iran war, but many pre-purchased or applied prior to escalating prices. Next year may be a different story. One way to offset coming price increases is to apply N&P only at recommended rates. farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2026/05/fert...
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Fertilizer Cost Increases Resulting from the Iran Conflict - farmdoc daily
Gary Schnitkey, Carl Zulauf, and Nick Paulson - Fertilizer costs in central Illinois have risen significantly following the onset of conflict involving Iran. Based on April pricing compared to the six...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
There are phosphates in your food and some products (soft drinks, processed meats) can contain a lot. It's not labeled in the US, though the National Kidney Foundation has pushed the FDA to do so for people with kidney issues. A new paper argues that lowering P intake may protect healthy people too.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
No need to pull your hair and gnash your teeth. If you missed today's webinar on P and water management on the farm, it's available on our YouTube channel. Subscribe to keep up. youtu.be/nrfg1KjI_cg?...
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Phosphorus and Water Management on the Farm
YouTube video by Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Our Earth Day celebration included hosting a Florida workshop that brought together regulators, growers, technology providers and academics to discuss ways to prevent & remediate P overloads in freshwaters. A great turnout w/talks & breakouts that built important new connections & insights.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Thanks to ASU for publishing this piece about our work and its relevance to recent critical minerals developments. news.asu.edu/b/20260325-p...
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Finding fertilizer that pays off for all | ASU News
The U.S. federal government has designated 60 minerals as critical to the economy and national security. Many are used in energy production and advanced manufacturing.Phosphate — which was added to th...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Overloading our natural waters with phosphorus can drive the formation of harmful algal blooms and the substantial emissions of greenhouse gases. Many interventions exist. Go to phosphorusalliance.org to learn more
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
About 60% of U.S. food waste and its phosphate content is sent to landfills. Reducing and recycling food waste helps shore up our domestic supplies of this critical mineral. Learn more via this webinar: youtu.be/QoCDb58lTtc?...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
We're excited to be teaming up with Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council to help reduce nutrient losses from farms. Here's a bit about the collaboration. www.agnutrientpolicy.org/news/2026agr...
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Agriculture Groups Join Forces to Reduce Nutrient Loss — Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council
Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council and the Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance forge pact to champion responsible phosphate fertilizer use.
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Jim Elser @drlimnology.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Phosphorus is essential for all life, including the crops we grow for our food. Phosphate fertilizer is essential for high yield agriculture and a massive increase in P mining accompanied the global "Green Revolution" in the 20th century. #Pweek (Figure from our book, Phosphorus Past and Future)
Graph starting in 1800 showing very large increase in Phosphate rock mining for fertilizer beginning n 1945.  Animal manure also shown with slow increase over time.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Phosphorus plays an essential role in your daily life. Help conserve phosphorus resources and protect water from phosphorus pollution by taking these twelve steps around your home: phosphorusalliance.org/get-involved...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Phosphate is a critical mineral. Measures such as optimizing fertilizer usage in agriculture, recovering phosphates from waste streams and implementing erosion control can conserve phosphates, reduce pollution, and ensure agricultural productivity. Learn more: phosphorusalliance.org/about/who-we...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Phosphate rock was recently classified as a critical mineral by the US government. We need to shore up our domestic supplies by using it more efficiently and recycling it better. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4bfbfxup
image of a phosphate mine
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
EVERY living thing needs phosphorus to survive. You’ll find P in DNA, RNA, cell membranes, and more. It’s the 6th most abundant element in your body. Find out more here: youtu.be/2xhLPtjcwmo?...
P is essential for survival for plants and animals alike. It is part of DNA, bones, the food we eat and more!
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Jim Elser @drlimnology.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
You have stellar bone structure! Did you know that the phosphorus atoms that build your bones (and your DNA) were formed in certain novae and supernovae in space? And that this happened billions of years ago? #Pweek @sustainablep.bsky.social drive.google.com/file/d/1Jv7z...
Colorful telescope view of Cassiopeia, remnant of a collapse star.  Source: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jv7z-GxmSRpfGWSt9dyTngH1h8UdxRRx/view
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Happy Phosphorus Week! On the 15th week of the year we honor the 15th element. Join us this week in sharing news of P sustainability work and in celebrating the efforts of other groups working toward this important cause.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Microbes play a key role in phosphorus cycling in all soils. Here are some key pathways.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
What's up with the recent declaration of phosphate as a critical mineral? Find out in our latest blogpost. phosphorusalliance.org/2026/03/30/s...
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Could Critical Mineral Designation for Phosphate Rock Ease Market Tension and Support Sustainable Phosphorus Solutions?  - Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance
Should phosphate rock be considered a critical mineral?
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Just released! If you're not already subscribed to our quarterly newsletter, you can view the latest here. Click the subscribe link at the bottom to receive it to your inbox. We'll only send you these plus an occasional webinar or conference announcement. mailchi.mp/225587857c77...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance Newsletter
Every quarter, we put together a newsletter to share upcoming events, webinars, working groups, the newest published P-articles and other cool P-information.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
We are very pleased to announce that KASE/Warbonnet has joined us as our 15th member. KW is an Idaho environmental remediation and O&M contractor that specializes in the elemental phosphorus and agricultural products industry. They have been serving Fortune 500 clients for over 20 years.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
How can farm water be managed to improve nutrient use efficiency and reduce nutrient pollution? Tune in to our next free webinar on April 29 to find out. asu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Help us tell the world about how important it is to P responsibly. Tag us with your P-related posts during Phosphorus Week, April 6-10, so we can share your work.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Greater attention to food waste management is driving positive results that should advance the circular economy for phosphorus www.biocycle.net/retail-food-...
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Retail Food Waste Diversion Shifts as Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Expand | BioCycle
New U.S. Food Waste Pact data shows composting and anaerobic digestion gaining ground in retail food waste diversion as packaged waste and depackaging services reshape infrastructure needs.
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Even pristine mountain lakes are becoming eutrophic as nutrients are delivered to them via wildfires, melting glaciers, wind erosion and other routes. www.scientificamerican.com/article/scie...
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We are polluting the Rockies’ clearest lakes without even touching them
High in the Rockies, researchers are discovering that wind-borne pollution and rising heat are fueling unprecedented algal blooms
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Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance @sustainablep.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Phosphate fertilizers are produced using sulfuric acid and that sulfur comes from oil distillation. In addition to direct exports of P fertilizer being disrupted by the regional war in the Middle East, supply chains will be adversely impacted by oil markets. www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/global-...
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Global fertilizer market on edge as Strait of Hormuz closure puts sulfur supply and phosphate production at risk - Brownfield Ag News
An economist with the Fertilizer Institute says half of global sulfur exports need to move through the Strait of Hormuz and its closure could have long-term impacts on the fertilizer industry. Veronic...
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