Fertilizers
From Energy Switch by Switch Energy Alliance
February 4, 2026 · 25 min · Season 7 · Episode 8
About this episode
The episode discusses the role of fertilizers in modern agriculture, their energy and greenhouse gas impacts, and potential solutions with experts from Yara and ICL Group.
Fertilizer drives modern agriculture, to feed the world. It turns natural gas, nitrogen from the atmosphere, and mined minerals into plant nutrients, which end up on our plates to nourish our bodies -- but with large energy and greenhouse gas footprints. We’ll discuss benefits, challenges and potential solutions with Chrystel Monthean from Yara and Dr. Jason Haegele from ICL Group.
People in this episode
Guests: Chrystel Monthean, Dr. Jason Haegele
Topics covered
- fertilizers
- agriculture
- energy footprint
- greenhouse gas
- plant nutrients
- sustainability
Keywords
- fertilizers
- agriculture
- energy
- greenhouse gas
- plant nutrients
- sustainability
- natural gas
- nitrogen
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Yara, ICL Group
More episodes of Energy Switch
- Offshore Wind, Part 1 | Energy Switch Season 5, Episode 7 · June 9, 2026 · 27 min
- Jobs in Energy | Energy Switch Season 5, Episode 6 · June 4, 2026 · 27 min
- The Future of Biofuels | Energy Switch Season 5, Episode 5 · June 2, 2026 · 27 min
- King Coal · February 17, 2026 · 25 min
- Investing in Alternative Energy · February 10, 2026 · 25 min
- Air Quality in America · February 2, 2026 · 25 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Energy Switch podcast page.