Laina Colony

What is the Nitrogen Cycle?

• Nitrogen is found just about everywhere on Earth.

• It plays a primary role in the production of food in plants. 

• Just like everything else, nitrogen must go through a cycle, however it is not naturally broken up easily. Allowing for a build up in excess nitrogen.

What is the Problem?

• Production of excess nitrogen by humans has disrupted the natural cycle.

• This adds to smog, contaminates drinking water, produces acid rain, causes water pollution, and reduces the ozone layer.

What is Causing the Problem?

• Use of fertilizers

• Burning of fossil fuels

• Farming