Scientists warn of 'phosphogeddon' as critical fertiliser shortages loom

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https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/12/scientists-warn-of-phosphogeddon-fertiliser-shortages-loom

Our planet faces “phosphogeddon”, scientists have warned. They fear our misuse of phosphorus could lead to deadly shortages of fertilisers that would disrupt global food production.

At the same time, phosphate fertiliser washed from fields – together with sewage inputs into rivers, lakes and seas – is giving rise to widespread algal blooms and creating aquatic dead zones that threaten fish stocks.

In addition, overuse of the element is increasing releases of methane across the planet, adding to global heating and the climate crisis caused by carbon emissions, researchers have warned.

[Scrivener7]

1. Another day, another environmental "geddon." They're coming fast and furious now.

Mother nature will not tolerate this much longer. She's letting us hang ourselves by ruining our own food supplies.