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Farms May Be Pollution Source Says Scientist
The Illinois farm, long seen as a clean refuge, may pollute water and air through inorganic fertilizer. Dr. Barry Commoner cites nitrates entering waterways via algal blooms and warns nitrate nitrogen in food can affect infant oxygen transport. University researchers note variability by soil type and farming practices.
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Dwight Connelly
Lindsay-Schaub
Illinois Farm
Illinois
Barry Commoner
Department of Biology
Washington University
St. Louis
Commoner
University of Missouri
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
Illinois State Water Survey
M. B. Russell
University of Illinois Experimental Station
United States
Russell
University of Illinois