Effects of Air Contaminants on Ecosystems and Recommended Critical Levels and Critical Loads
October 2000, AQTR15
This technical report discusses potential effects of air contaminants on ecosystems in New Zealand, and recommends guideline values to assist those responsible for monitoring and managing the impacts of air pollution on ecosystems.
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Contents
- Introduction
- Critical levels for nitrogen oxides and ammonia
- Critical levels for sulphur dioxide
- Critical levels for ozone
- Critical levels for fluoride
- Critical loads
- Additive and synergistic effects
- Effects of hazardous air contaminants on ecosystems
- New Zealand Studies
- Other Contaminants
- References
- Glossary
