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Guano, Fertilizer, and Global Power | Fort Wayne News
The global fertilizer market is in turmoil—war in Ukraine disrupts natural gas for nitrogen, sanctions hit Belarus’ potash, and China tightens phosphate exports. But this isn’t new: centuries ago, seabird guano from Pacific and Caribbean islands fueled the first Green Revolution, transforming global food production. Yet behind the boom was brutal exploitation, with Chinese laborers enduring toxic dust and scorching heat to extract the nutrient-rich treasure that helped feed booming populations—and expand U.S. influence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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