UK ammonia pollution hotspots linked to intensive pig and poultry farms

Mapping reveals that the UK's most severe ammonia pollution concentrations coincide with intensive pig and poultry farming zones.

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These atmospheric emissions stem mainly from nitrogen fertilizers and animal manure in industrial agricultural facilities.

This pollution affects rural air quality and threatens surrounding ecosystems, raising questions about industrial agriculture regulation.

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