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August 13, 2007
Now We're Supposed to Be Afraid of Nitrogen
Posted by Dave Blount at August 13, 2007 5:29 PM
Sooner or later people are going to figure out that CO2 is a natural component of our atmosphere and not a deadly toxin. But greenies need not worry, because the next pseudo-toxin is already waiting in the wings. ContraCostaTimes reports that "nitrogen pollution" is already killing our butterflies by causing rye grass to grow.
Agricultural activity and burning fossil fuels are alleged to release 125 million metric tons of nitrogen per year. In keeping with current fads, nitrogen stands accused of causing global warming. Also, it makes plants grow faster, which is unconvincingly spun as a bad thing.
Earth's atmosphere is 78% nitrogen. If bureaucrats can figure out a way to tax it all, there's virtually no limit to the social engineering they'll be able to finance.
On a tip from Mike.
