It has long been known that nitrogen deposition, where nitrogen is released from the atmosphere into soil or water, can lead to biodiversity loss on a small scale. New research shows that this effect can also be seen in larger areas of several kilometers. The study is based on data from eight European countries, including the Netherlands. It has long been known that nitrogen deposition, where nitrogen is released from the atmosphere into soil or water, can lead to biodiversity loss on a small scale. New research shows that this effect can also be seen in larger areas of several kilometers. The study is based on data from eight European countries, including the Netherlands. Ecology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories