Phosphorus: What Makes It So Vital – Yet So Deadly? An Author Explains

What role does phosphorus play in the world? From some of the most lethal substances to the most vital, phosphorus is a complex element that is often overlooked. 

So, what makes phosphorus so special? Dan Egan, the author of The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance, sits down to explain.

Released in March of 2023, Dan’s latest book outlines the past, present, and future of what has been called “the oil of our time.” As Dan dives into the intricacies of phosphorus, he reveals the complex nature of this element by using a combination of explanatory science and environmental journalism…

In this episode, we discuss:

1) How phosphorus affects food production.
2) The interconnectedness of phosphorus and toxic algae.
3) The most important ways that people interact with phosphorus.
4) Why phosphorus is considered such a prized material.

To purchase Dan’s book, The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance, click https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324002666 now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C