“The Devil’s Element” examines the paradoxical story of phosphorus

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
active algal bloom
An active algal bloom in Lower Green Bay from August 2019. Photo courtesy of NEW Water

Phosphorus is an element that is essential for life, but it is also gravely damaging our waters. We learn more from Dan Egan, author of the book “The Devil’s Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance.”

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Dan Egan Guest

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