Rapid acceleration of nitrogen breakdown

Natural chemical processes that break down nitrogen have rapidly accelerated in the past century. High concentrations of nitrogen in water systems can cause different environmental effects, such as a rapid

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PhD defence: Earth’s Weathering Continuum

PhD Candidate: Gerrit Müller Defence date: 27-11-2024 Time: 14:15 Institute: Utrecht University Location: Academiegebouw, Domplein 29, Utrecht PhD supervisors: prof. dr. J.B.M. Middelburg prof. dr. A. Sluijs Title thesis: Earth's Weathering Continuum Abstract: The chemical weathering of rocks,

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Nitrogen legacy keeps rivers polluted for decades

Groundwater with high concentrations of nitrogen the largest nitrogen source for global river systems. A new NESSC study finds that high nitrogen levels in groundwater currently forms the largest source

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