Scientists develop new carbon for nitrogen fertilizer

Scientists develop new carbon accounting method to reduce farmers’ use of nitrogen fertilizer. Large amounts of nitrogen fertilizer lead to nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas, in the atmosphere. “Nitrogen costs farmers money and degrades water and air quality, with significant health, biodiversity and downstream economic effects.”

When farmers reduce their nitrogen fertilizer use, they can use the methodology as a means of generating carbon credits. These credits can be traded in carbon markets for financial payments.

Scientists develop new carbon for nitrogen fertilizer'