Kontrola i ograniczanie emisji amoniaku ze źródeł rolniczych : Działania podejmowane na forum międzynarodowym

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest przybliżenie czytelnikowi problemu zanieczyszczenia amoniakiem, rozwiązań jakie zostały wypracowane w ramach współpracy międzynarodowej i przewidywanych w nich zmian oraz sytuacji Polski na tym tle.

Ammonia is a highly toxic gas, harmful to humans, animals and plants, produced while decomposition of animal manure and plant residues. It contributes to acidification and eutrophication of the environment. The largest anthropogenic source of ammonia emission is agriculture. Emission can be controlled and reduced by using appropriate agriculture practices. In Protocol to Abate Acidification, Eutrophication and Ground-level Ozone to Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution emission reduction commitments and measures for the control of ammonia emissions from agricultural sources were established. The Protocol was revised in 2012 and some technical annexes were changed. Poland is the party of the Convention and signatory of the Protocol. Ratification of the Protocol is planned in near future.