Ammonia Pollution Hotspots Linked to UK Factory Farms
New reports indicate the presence of ammonia air pollution hotspots in parts of the UK that have the highest concentration of pig and poultry factory farms. This suggests a direct link between intensive farming and localized air quality issues.
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Ammonia pollution hotspots found in areas of UK with most pig and poultry factory farms
Map reveals most severe concentrations of ammonia emissions, which are dangerous to health and environment Ammonia pollution hotspots have been identified in areas with some of the greatest numbers of intensive pig and poultry farms in Britain, research has revealed. A new map for the first time reveals the most severe concentrations of ammonia emissions are clustered in Lincolnshire, Herefordshire and Norfolk. These regions all have a high density of intensive poultry and pig units that driv...
By Sandra Laville
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Householders living near industrial chicken and pig farms say smell makes their eyes sting and they gasp for breath
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