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China converts coal exhaust into high-yield fertilizer

A Chinese firm, Jiangnan Environmental Technology (JNG), has developed a method to convert coal power plant exhaust into fertilizer. This process captures sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide using ammonia, transforming them into a product that reportedly boosts crop yields more effectively than conventional fertilizers. The sale of this fertilizer helps offset the costs associated with carbon capture, offering a more economical approach than traditional carbon sequestration methods. AI

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RANK_REASON The article describes a novel process for creating fertilizer from industrial emissions, which is a form of applied research with potential environmental and economic benefits. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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China converts coal exhaust into high-yield fertilizer

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Zhang Tong ·

    China turns coal power plant exhaust into cheap, effective fertiliser

    A Chinese company is turning the emissions from a coal-fired power plant into fertiliser, expanding the application of a technology that could make both carbon capture and food cheaper. A report published on Monday by China Electric Power News cited a person involved in the proje…