From 1.6 Billion to 7 Billion in a Century: How the Earth's Population Exploded

The video discusses the critical role of nitrogen fertilizers in human survival and agriculture, tracing the historical challenges of food production and the breakthrough by Fritz Harbor in synthesizing ammonia. It highlights the impact of this innovation on global population growth and agriculture, while also addressing the environmental consequences and energy demands of the Haber-Bosch process.

What were the consequences of using guano as fertilizer?

What ethical concerns arose from Fritz Haber's contributions to chemical warfare?

How did the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers affect wheat yields in the 20th century?