Background

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Ammonia and Methane from Agriculture

In the stall, in the field or by bioenergy - the agricultural sources of ammonia and methane are similar.

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Impacts

Not only ecosystems and the climate are polluted. Human health also suffers from air pollutants.
 

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International Policies

The international community has tried for a long time to counter air pollution by ammonia through transnational agreements.
 

 

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EU Policies

The member states of the European Union have agreed on reduction obligations for ammonia for a long time. Nevertheless, emissions are not falling.

Background material for Download

How can methane be reduced? What agricultural policy do we need for Europe? You can find publications here.

 

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