Brussels, 26/04/2007 (Agence Europe) - The areas in Europe with the highest levels of nutrient pressure include large portions of The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, and Italy. Nutrients can be introduced into the environment through fertilisers or other agrochemicals and can also leach into the environment from water treatment and industrial plants. Nutrients are essential for plants and animals, but in excessive amounts they can lead to a significant decrease in soil and...