Global riverine N and P transport to ocean increased during the 20th century despite increased retention along the aquatic continuum

Various human activities – including agriculture, water consumption, river damming, and aquaculture – have intensified over the last century. This has had a major impact on nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) cycling in global continental waters. In this study, we use a coupled nutrient-input–hydrology–...

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Main Authors: A. H. W. Beusen, A. F. Bouwman, L. P. H. Van Beek, J. M. Mogollón, J. J. Middelburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-04-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/13/2441/2016/bg-13-2441-2016.pdf