GS science: Ammonia benefits vs harmful effects after Tamil Nadu case
Good evening🌙 This evening while studying I came across the term "Ammonia" Was curious to know it's benifits (revolutionized fertilizer production, enhances food security, important in India's energy transition and so on) I also came across a case which happened in Tamil Nadu which highlighted it's harmful effects as we know every coin has 2 sides and are aware of its positives, but what about the negatives? I'd love to hear your thoughts
Madhavi Raj · 4mo ago
Thanks for this info, idk the negatives though
Rishu · 4mo ago
Its production emits greenhouse gases, and leaks or improper use can harm human health and aquatic life.
Arpita singh · 4mo ago
@brotherofnik that's why Tamil Nadu case happened because of its exposure
Manant Sharma · 4mo ago
Major side effects of NH3 : it can cause severe respiratory problems
Arpita singh · 4mo ago
@Manant-003 pm 2.5 formation affects air quality
Arpita singh · 4mo ago
It's exposure may cause coughing and burns, excessive use of ammonia fertilizers leads to eutrophication of water bodies, soil acidification etc..
Smriti Kaul · 4mo ago
Soil degradation and water pollution are worst negatives
Arpita singh · 4mo ago
Yess