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Nitrogen
… nitrogen can pollute water and land ecosystems and adversely affect the climate, air quality, and biodiversity. last update on 27.08.2025 Introduction Nitrogen (N) … is fundamental for all living organisms. Nitrogen compounds pass through the soil, air, and water. However, human-induced overload and disruption of the natural … up by the plants, it can be carried into groundwater and surface water or into the air. There, it endangers groundwater as nitrate and contributes to the over-supply …