Agriculture, Ammonia, and Air Pollution

Agriculture is a significant source of particulate matter and the largest source of ammonia emissions, which are released during the decomposition of manure and other organic matter. Measures to reduce ammonia emissions exist but lack broad implementation.

Publication Year

2016

Publication Type

RIFS Policy Paper and Policy Briefs

Citation

von Schneidemesser, E., Kutzner, R., Münster, A., Staudt, E., Saar, D., Schaap, M., & Banzhaf, S. (2016). Agriculture, Ammonia, and Air Pollution. IASS Fact Sheet, 2016(1).