Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) is a highly reactive gas, that along with nitrous oxide (NOx) and ammonia (NH₃) is measured as a precursor to acid rain. Sector classification is based on the NACE code, which is the industry standard classification system for economic activities in the European Community.
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Sulfur dioxide emissions from mining and quarrying in the United Kingdom 1990-2021
Sulfur dioxide (SOâ‚‚) emissions in the United Kingdom attributable to the mining and quarrying industry totaled metric tons in 2021. Annual sulfur dioxide emissions have fallen by more than ** percent since 1990.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (June 5, 2023). Sulfur dioxide (SOâ‚‚) emissions from mining and quarrying in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/480734/sulphur-dioxide-emissions-of-mining-and-quarrying-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Sulfur dioxide (SOâ‚‚) emissions from mining and quarrying in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons)." Chart. June 5, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/480734/sulphur-dioxide-emissions-of-mining-and-quarrying-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2023). Sulfur dioxide (SOâ‚‚) emissions from mining and quarrying in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 28, 2026. /statistics/480734/sulphur-dioxide-emissions-of-mining-and-quarrying-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Sulfur Dioxide (Soâ‚‚) Emissions from Mining and Quarrying in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 1990 to 2021 (in 1,000 Metric Tons)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 5 Jun 2023, /statistics/480734/sulphur-dioxide-emissions-of-mining-and-quarrying-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK), Sulfur dioxide (SOâ‚‚) emissions from mining and quarrying in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/480734/sulphur-dioxide-emissions-of-mining-and-quarrying-uk/ (last visited July 28, 2026)
Sulfur dioxide (SOâ‚‚) emissions from mining and quarrying in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), June 5, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/480734/sulphur-dioxide-emissions-of-mining-and-quarrying-uk/
