nitrogen cycle

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nitrogen cycle

The nitrogen cycle

2015
" ... explains how the Earth's supply of nitrogen moves in different forms in a cycle from the air to the soil to living things; ... explain[s] such processes as fixation, nitrification, and dentrification, as well as the important role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle; feature boxes [that] highlight examples of the ways in which human activity ... releases harmful greenhouse gases into the air interfering with the nitrogen cycle; and encourage[s] [readers] to find ways to take action and find solutions"--Provided by publisher.

Climate change

human effects on the nitrogen cycle
2007
Discusses the effects of the increase in human population since the Industrial Revolution on the nitrogen cycle, looks at the impact of rising nitrogen levels on global climate, and suggests ways the problem might be addressed in the future.
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