Nitrogen pollution from farms, vehicles, industry and waste treatment is costing the EU up to £280bn 320bn euros a year, a report says.

The study by 200 European experts says reactive nitrogen contributes to air pollution, fuels climate change and is estimated to shorten the life of the average resident by six months.

Livestock farming is one of the biggest causes of nitrogen pollution, it adds

via BBC News – Nitrogen pollution costs EU up to £280bn a year.