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Jun 19, 2022Liked by Melanie Newfield

this the 2nd story i catch on poor form in the acquisition of fertilizer in 2 days: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/jun/18/mystery-of-waterloos-dead-soldiers-to-be-re-examined-by-academics

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Thanks for this great explanation of phosphate - it sounds promising that controlling erosion can help with preventing negative effects on the waterways. How long will the phosphate continue to fertilize the soil if it doesn't run off? Is it conceivable a farmer could apply phosphate and, if they control runoff, leave it be for a matter of years?

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yeah and i feel encouraged that people can be educated to act in a responsible way / i often rave on about the crimes of humanity like the prophet elijah crying in the wilderness and sometimes i forget how simple it is to just understand something and respond

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