Farmer who is for regulation: "I run my farm using regenerative practices, cover crops, compost, crop rotation, and I’ve cut back on chemical fertilisers. My soil is healthier, and I still get good yields. I think it's time more farmers made changes like this. If we all work together, we can protect our water and still feed people. I support some regulation, especially if it helps educate and support farmers to do things better, not just punish them." Farmer who is against regulation: "I rely on fertilisers to grow enough crops to feed people and earn a living. Without them, my yields drop and I can’t afford to keep the farm running. I try to be responsible, but rules that limit fertiliser use could make it harder for me to survive financially. Why should I pay the price when I’m just doing my job to feed the world?" Activity: Role-Play Debate prompts Part 1 & 2: From Source to Sea & The AgZero+ Project
Original Slide Deck: Water Chemistry with Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Topics: Sustainable Resources. Deoxygenation. Ocean. Freshwater. Ocean Chemistry. Nutrient Pollution.
Suitable Ages: 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
Keywords: Acidity. Alkalinity. Biology. Carbon. Carbon Dioxide. Chemical Reactions. Chemistry. Eutrophication. Farming. Hypoxia. Indicators. Molecules. Nutrients. Ocean Acidification. Ph.
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