While emissions of atmospheric pollutants in the EU have continued their downward trend since 2005, reducing ammonia emissions, 93% of which are produced by agriculture, remains the main challenge if Member States are to achieve their 2030 targets, according to a report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) published on Wednesday 28 June.
This report concerns Directive 2016/2284 (NEC Directive) which sets national emission limits for five air pollutants: nitrogen oxides (NOx),...