# Scientists Tap Earth’s Natural Chemistry to Create Cleaner Fertilizer

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/scientists-tap-earths-natural-chemistry-to-create-cleaner-fertilizer/
- Published: 2025-02-13T09:00:28-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo caption: Basaltic formation, igneous rocks that can contain iron-bearing minerals like olivine. Photo credit: Tim Trad via Unsplash. Article by Kenna Hughes-Castleberry. The Debrief – January 22, 2025. Study: Joule. Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have discovered a way to produce ammonia —a key ingredient in fertilizers—by harnessing the Earth’s own heat and chemical reactions. The achievement could potentially revolutionize one of the world’s most energy-intensive industries, thanks to a novel process detailed in a […] Click here to view original web page at thedebrief.org