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According to a new research report, nitrogen oxide emissions have increased by 40% over the past 40 years until 2020, with agriculture being one of the main culprits. Experts suggest that reducing nitrogen oxide emissions is the only solution as there is currently no technology to eliminate it from the atmosphere. Nitrous oxide, which contributes significantly to global warming and is 300 times more effective than carbon dioxide in trapping heat, is predominantly generated through agricultural activities. The report indicates that human efforts to curb nitrous oxide emissions have been insufficient, and to meet the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to within 2 degrees Celsius, emissions must be reduced. Major contributors to these emissions include nitrogen-based fertilizers and animal waste from agriculture, with the study outlining that countries like China, India, the United States, Brazil, Russia, Pakistan, Australia, and Canada are key emitters due to population growth and increased demand for food production.
Source: YAHOO