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Ministers distance need for nitrogen strategy

Group says current actions not enough to meet climate or biodiversity needs

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The Sustainable Nitrogen Alliance (SNA) has proposed a cross-department Nitrogen Strategy be adopted, to address fertiliser use and pollution
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The Sustainable Nitrogen Alliance (SNA) has proposed a cross-department Nitrogen Strategy be adopted, to address fertiliser use and pollution

The Government has failed to give its full support to a proposed Nitrogen Strategy, saying existing plans could be enough to address concerns. Speaking before the House of Lords Environment and Climate...

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