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Ecological Ramifications of Phosphate Extraction and Use
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Abstract
Phosphorus (P) is a finite resource located within certain geologic reserves around the world.
Morocco and the Western Sahara together account for roughly 75% of reserves, raising
questions of how to more sustainably use this precious resource. Phosphorus is mined from
rock and eventually converted into usable fertilizer, which is applied to croplands. This study
aims, by adopting a global lens to explore the environmental consequences stemming from
phosphate extraction and transportation, emphasizing the systemic impacts of these
processes.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31223/X5QM6D
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Life Sciences
Keywords
phosphate, environment, Mining, Extraction, transportation
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Published: 2024-09-21 12:36
Last Updated: 2024-09-21 19:36
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My paper is based on a review of existing literature or theoretical analysis, and therefore, no new dataset is associated with the manuscript.
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