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The research found "an increase of nitrogen could correspond to an approximately 90% decrease in the abundance of life per unit of available habitat area".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The move is aimed at lowering cost per unit while still providing room for future capacity expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Higher vehicle reconditioning costs along with a drop in shipping revenue hit retail gross profit per unit.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

With a roughly $0.40 increase per unit of nitrogen, the cost adds up quickly.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

“Everyone feels that burden in their own way of trying to squeeze as much out of our brains per unit time as possible.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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