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Why is there a push to reduce phosphorus levels in the environment?

C. Michael Haugh and George Thomas on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 3, 2023
Julie Williams
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WXXI News
C. Michael Haugh and George Thomas on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 3, 2023

We get wonky with phosphorus. Historically, the nutrient has been highly valued as a fertilizing agent, but now experts say there’s too much of it and the land and water. Our guests explain how it works and why there’s a push to reduce phosphorus levels in the environment.

Our guests:

Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.