Environmental Studies and Forestry

Water quality footprint of agricultural emissions of nitrogen, phosphorus and glyphosate associated with German bioeconomy

A. C. Schomberg, S. Bringezu, et al.

This research reveals alarming insights into the pollution footprint of Germany's bioeconomy, showcasing unprecedented levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and glyphosate emissions. With virtual water needed for dilution surpassing the volume of Lake Constance in 2020, the implications for global water use are profound. Conducted by Anna C. Schomberg, Stefan Bringezu, and Arthur W. H. Beusen, this study emphasizes the critical need for monitoring agricultural practices worldwide.