nitrogen.
chemical element, symbol N and atomic number 7; most abundant element in Earth atmosphere
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Mark Glover advises on nitrogen use efficiency and discusses how micronutrients influence nitrogen conversion.Some support1 report
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Drought and runoff are affecting nitrate levels and causing harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie and surrounding states.Some support1 report
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Researchers at Gyeongsang National University studied nitrogen cycling in rice fields.Some support1 report
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Alabama is seeking to execute Jeffery Lee using nitrogen gas, with Kay Ivey representing the state's position on the matter.Well supported12 reports
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Groundwater contamination affects private wells in Minnesota due to nitrate levels from agricultural runoff.Some support1 report2 developments inside
One to three months ago
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Excess nitrogen enters coastal waters as a pollutant in Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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A study published on September 1 found that the benefits of nitrogen were minimal.Some support1 report
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Lead engineer Mark Lindley is involved in a levee project near Hayward, where plants are removing nitrogen from treated wastewater.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Excessive nitrogen levels are damaging protected sites in England, impacting UK food production inputs.Some support1 report
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Nitrogen and phosphorus are being tested alongside organic amendments in trials.Some support1 report
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Ozone formation in Bexar County is driven by nitrogen oxides and VOCs.Some support1 report
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Teagasc discussed Nitrogen Use Efficiency, with Climate Advisor Colm Kelly participating in the discussion.Some support1 report
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Atmospheric nitrogen deposition is driving global vegetation greening.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Power plants in Wyoming release nitrogen oxides, which act as fertilizer and contribute to global vegetation greening.Some support1 report
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Kamala Harris and nitrogen served together in the Biden administration.Some support1 report
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Research focuses on natural nitrogen retention.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Nitrogen is produced in Illinois for fertilizer, and CF Industries Holdings Inc. is based in Northbrook.Well supported3 reports
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Agricultural practices are advised regarding nitrogen use in Utah.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Nitrogen microbes are being tested in Midwest fields, alongside expert advice on commercializing nitrogen alternatives.Some support1 report
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Researchers Ziyan Wang and Benoit Thibodeau collaborated on a comprehensive global analysis of nitrogen removal.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Excess nitrogen fuels algal blooms and oxygen depletion in the Gulf of Mexico, impacting local economies like fishing and tourism.Some support5 reports
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Nitrogen is vital for tobacco crop development in Wilson County.Some support1 report
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Agricultural sector in the Midwest, including Iowa and Kansas, is dealing with weather patterns and the impact of global tensions on resources like nitrogen.Some support1 report
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Natural gas is identified as the primary feedstock used in the production of nitrogen for commercial fertilizers.Some support1 report
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Nitrogen makes up 99 per cent of the Earth's atmosphere.Some support1 report
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Agricultural practices in County Down, Northern Ireland, involve managing nitrogen compounds that can form ammonia emissions.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Estate trials for low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer are underway in Holkham.Some support1 report
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CF Industries manufactures nitrogen products, linking the chemical industry to Canadian universities and Nova Chemicals.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Nitrogen status dictates biochar effectiveness in soil.Some support1 report
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Nitrogen fertilizer use is being tested in cornfields in Chatham, Michigan, while local news is streamed on YouTube.Some support1 report
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Andrew Hoggard reported on farmer compliance rates regarding nitrogen, noting that nitrogen creates potent greenhouse gases.Some support1 report
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Haber and Bosch discovered how to capture atmospheric nitrogen, while Smil estimates population depends on nitrogen fertilizers.Some support1 report
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Nitrogen separates in the bloodstream due to pressure changes.Some support1 report
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Research is focusing on the use of nitrogen doping in carbon materials.Some support1 report
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Nitrogen gas was used for executions, leading to a challenge regarding the execution method in Jeffery Lee's case.Some support1 report
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The Justice Department ended its crackdown on emissions, a policy shift reported by the New York Times involving the EPA.Some support1 report
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Conflict drives up global fertiliser prices, prompting industry bodies to guide responsible nitrogen use.Some support1 report
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Due to the ongoing Iran War, farmers in Missouri are facing challenges tracking fertilizer costs and availability amid a critical shortage of nitrogen.Some support2 reports
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A study conducted at the University of Minnesota in Crookston focused on nitrogen cycling and its impact on crops.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Research tracks how nitrogen levels are affected at the University of Edinburgh.Some support1 report
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Nitrogen commodity was utilized by Yonghui Song to successfully create a high-value catalyst.Some support1 report
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The Strait of Hormuz is a major route for fertilizer shipments, which are affected by regional instability.Well supported3 reports
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Nutrien's fertilizer segment saw increased rates and sales, benefiting from Trump-era tariffs and an analyst price target raise.Some support5 reports
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High nitrogen prices are affecting agricultural production in specific regions of France, including Grand Est and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Nitrogen appointed Craig Clark as Chief Growth Officer on September 3, 2025, coinciding with the integration of automated daily account data feeds.Some support1 report
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Accelerated soil loss is occurring in claypan and floodplain soils of Missouri, linked to agricultural research on excess water impacts.Some support1 report
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What's reaching nitrogen
Events traced to nitrogen, step by step, newest firstAround nitrogen this week
News at the entities that move nitrogen most-
Earth StructuralThe UK demanded ambition in a global biodiversity deal aimed at reforming harmful subsidies, while pollution threatens vital water sources.Moves nitrogen
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Alabama StructuralPlant Development Services Inc., based in Alabama, introduced its new Early Surprise™ Camellia.Moves nitrogen
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Nutrien OperationalNutrien operates facilities in Saskatchewan.Moves nitrogen
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Middle East StructuralShein launched localized services and formed supply chain partnerships in the Middle East.Moves nitrogen
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Netherlands StructuralA man from the Netherlands was reported to be in Barcelona, near Cabrera de Mar.Moves nitrogen
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department OperationalDEP declared a drought warning across South Jersey after monitoring drought indicators in Atlantic, Cumberland, Burlington, and Gloucester regions.Moves nitrogen
Connections
The 40 strongest of 93, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Alabama Structural
Alabama utilizes nitrogen gas as a required resource for its capital punishment protocol.
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Earth Structural
Nitrogen is a fundamental and defining constituent of Earth's atmosphere and biosphere.
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Nutrien Operational
Nutrien's business performance is directly tied to the market demand, pricing, and availability of the nitrogen commodity.
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Middle East Structural
The Middle East is a critical supplier of nitrogen components, and regional conflict significantly disrupts global fertilizer markets.
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Ammonia Structural
Ammonia is a chemical compound that forms from nitrogen compounds.
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Louisiana Structural
Louisiana utilizes nitrogen for executions and is environmentally impacted by nitrogen pollution, which contributes to dead zones and algal blooms.
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CF Industries Structural
CF Industries relies on the availability and market demand for nitrogen as a key input for its manufacturing processes.
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Wilson County Structural
Nitrogen is a critical input required for the agricultural production base of Wilson County.
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Netherlands Structural
The Netherlands government is preparing new measures to reduce nitrogen emissions and usage.
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CVR Partners Structural
CVR Partners utilizes nitrogen as a critical commodity input in its fertilizer manufacturing process.
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department Operational
The Justice Department's regulatory and enforcement actions directly influence the operational environment and market conditions of the nitrogen commodity.
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Eric Bartels Operational
Eric Bartels provides expert consultation regarding the commercialization and alternatives of nitrogen commodities.
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Teagasc Operational
Teagasc, as a government agency, researches and advises on the efficient use of nitrogen as an agricultural commodity.
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Fritz Haber Structural
Fritz Haber's work, alongside Bosch, led to the successful scientific process for capturing atmospheric nitrogen.
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Mark Glover Operational
Mark Glover provides expert advice regarding the efficient use of nitrogen.
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Food and Agriculture Organization Structural
Nitrogen is identified as an essential input commodity for maintaining crop yields, a core focus of the FAO.
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Florida Operational
Nitrogen excess is shown to negatively impact aquatic life within Florida.
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boron Structural
Boron, as a micronutrient, influences the process of nitrogen conversion.
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KRISS developed a sensor specifically for the detection of nitrogen dioxide.
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England Structural
The presence of nitrogen impacts the health and protected status of sites within England.
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Aarhus University Mentioned together
Aarhus University conducts research focused on the topic of natural nitrogen retention.
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Kamala Harris Mentioned together
Kamala Harris and nitrogen were co-mentioned in the context of the Biden administration.
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Kenya Mentioned together
Nitrogen is used metaphorically to represent the Executive branch of government.
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New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre Structural
The research center's function is focused on studying the properties of nitrogen as a source of potent greenhouse gases.
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Rhode Island Shared context
Nitrogen is identified as a pollutant entering Rhode Island's coastal waters.
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Maryland Shared context
Nitrogen runoff from coastal areas is observed to fuel blooms within Maryland.
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Kemmler Operational
The company Kemmler operates in a market where its methods are compared against modern standards involving the commodity nitrogen.
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Missouri Shared context
Nitrogen is a commodity whose use is influenced by the specific soil types and agricultural practices found in Missouri.
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Bexar County Shared context
The atmospheric conditions in Bexar County are affected by the presence of nitrogen oxides, a compound derived from nitrogen.
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Consumer Reports Mentioned together
Consumer Reports evaluated the role and benefits of nitrogen as a commodity in its studies.
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Bristol Shared context
Bristol is the location where annual NO2 concentration limits, related to nitrogen compounds, were exceeded.
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University of Minnesota Mentioned together
no direct coupling
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Shared context
The agency's mandate includes monitoring the environmental consequences of nitrogen use, specifically nitrate contamination from agricultural runoff.
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Glasgow Shared context
Glasgow is the location where annual NO2 concentration limits related to nitrogen compounds are exceeded.
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Palo Alto Shared context
The entities share a context where biological processes, such as plants removing nitrogen from treated wastewater, occur.
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Vaclav Smil Mentioned together
Vaclav Smil provides expert commentary regarding the role of nitrogen fertilizers in population dynamics.
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Federal Reserve System Shared context
Both entities operate within the broader economic environment influenced by administration policies.
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Lake Erie Shared context
Nitrogen is a chemical component that contributes to the ecological context of Lake Erie.
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Jon Meacham Mentioned together
no direct coupling
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Olivia Miller Mentioned together
Olivia Miller is a researcher whose work focuses on nitrogen as a component of nutrient pollution in soil.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- Azerbaijan produced nitrogen compounds on October 16, 2026.
- Mark Glover advises on nitrogen use efficiency and discusses how micronutrients influence nitrogen conversion.
- Drought and runoff are affecting nitrate levels and causing harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie and surrounding states.
- Researchers at Gyeongsang National University studied nitrogen cycling in rice fields.
September 2026
8 events- Excess nitrogen enters coastal waters as a pollutant in Rhode Island.
- A study published on September 1 found that the benefits of nitrogen were minimal.
- Excessive nitrogen levels are damaging protected sites in England, impacting UK food production inputs.
- Nitrogen and phosphorus are being tested alongside organic amendments in trials.
- Ozone formation in Bexar County is driven by nitrogen oxides and VOCs.
- Teagasc discussed Nitrogen Use Efficiency, with Climate Advisor Colm Kelly participating in the discussion.
- Power plants in Wyoming release nitrogen oxides, which act as fertilizer and contribute to global vegetation greening.
- Kamala Harris and nitrogen served together in the Biden administration.
August 2026
4 events- Groundwater contamination affects private wells in Minnesota due to nitrate levels from agricultural runoff.
- Lead engineer Mark Lindley is involved in a levee project near Hayward, where plants are removing nitrogen from treated wastewater.
- Nitrogen microbes are being tested in Midwest fields, alongside expert advice on commercializing nitrogen alternatives.
- Excess nitrogen fuels algal blooms and oxygen depletion in the Gulf of Mexico, impacting local economies like fishing and tourism.
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July 2026
11 events- Atmospheric nitrogen deposition is driving global vegetation greening.
- Nitrogen is produced in Illinois for fertilizer, and CF Industries Holdings Inc. is based in Northbrook.
- Researchers Ziyan Wang and Benoit Thibodeau collaborated on a comprehensive global analysis of nitrogen removal.
- Nitrogen is vital for tobacco crop development in Wilson County.
- Agricultural sector in the Midwest, including Iowa and Kansas, is dealing with weather patterns and the impact of global tensions on resources like nitrogen.
- Natural gas is identified as the primary feedstock used in the production of nitrogen for commercial fertilizers.
- Nitrogen makes up 99 per cent of the Earth's atmosphere.
- Estate trials for low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer are underway in Holkham.
- Nitrogen status dictates biochar effectiveness in soil.
- Nitrogen fertilizer use is being tested in cornfields in Chatham, Michigan, while local news is streamed on YouTube.
- Andrew Hoggard reported on farmer compliance rates regarding nitrogen, noting that nitrogen creates potent greenhouse gases.
June 2026
20 events- Alabama is seeking to execute Jeffery Lee using nitrogen gas, with Kay Ivey representing the state's position on the matter.
- Research focuses on natural nitrogen retention.
- Agricultural practices are advised regarding nitrogen use in Utah.
- Agricultural practices in County Down, Northern Ireland, involve managing nitrogen compounds that can form ammonia emissions.
- CF Industries manufactures nitrogen products, linking the chemical industry to Canadian universities and Nova Chemicals.
- Haber and Bosch discovered how to capture atmospheric nitrogen, while Smil estimates population depends on nitrogen fertilizers.
- Nitrogen separates in the bloodstream due to pressure changes.
- Research is focusing on the use of nitrogen doping in carbon materials.
- Nitrogen gas was used for executions, leading to a challenge regarding the execution method in Jeffery Lee's case.
- The Justice Department ended its crackdown on emissions, a policy shift reported by the New York Times involving the EPA.
- Conflict drives up global fertiliser prices, prompting industry bodies to guide responsible nitrogen use.
- Due to the ongoing Iran War, farmers in Missouri are facing challenges tracking fertilizer costs and availability amid a critical shortage of nitrogen.
- A study conducted at the University of Minnesota in Crookston focused on nitrogen cycling and its impact on crops.
- Research tracks how nitrogen levels are affected at the University of Edinburgh.
- Nitrogen commodity was utilized by Yonghui Song to successfully create a high-value catalyst.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a major route for fertilizer shipments, which are affected by regional instability.
- Nutrien's fertilizer segment saw increased rates and sales, benefiting from Trump-era tariffs and an analyst price target raise.
- High nitrogen prices are affecting agricultural production in specific regions of France, including Grand Est and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
- Nitrogen appointed Craig Clark as Chief Growth Officer on September 3, 2025, coinciding with the integration of automated daily account data feeds.
- Accelerated soil loss is occurring in claypan and floodplain soils of Missouri, linked to agricultural research on excess water impacts.