contributes to a decline of coniferous forests and an increase in fish mortality. Acidification can be caused by emissions getting into the air, water and soil. The most significant sources are combustion processes in electricity, heating production, and transport.
see also Acidification Potential
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note: Emissions of NOx, NH3 and SOx lead to releases of hyydrogen ions H+. The protons contribute to the acidification of soils and water when they are releases in areas where the buffering capacity is low. This impact category is relevant for copper due to its intricate connection with sulfur.
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standard: Product Environmental Footprint