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US could exhaust domestic phosphorus within 40 years, but waste offers reserves

US could exhaust domestic phosphorus within 40 years, but waste offers reserves
Phys.org Friday 14 August 2026, 15:40 UTC 1 min read
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The United States could exhaust its domestic phosphorus supply within 40 years. Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia already depend on imports from China and Morocco to meet their needs. Without phosphorus, crops cannot grow—and without a reliable supply of the mineral, the world's food supply is at risk.

The United States could exhaust its domestic phosphorus supply within 40 years. Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia already depend on imports from China and Morocco to meet their needs. Without phosphorus, crops cannot grow—and without a reliable supply of the mineral, the world's food supply is at risk.
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