The strategy most often used to solve sulfur dioxide emissions in close proximity to the plant that produces the emission is:

The strategy of building tall stacks to direct sulfur dioxide emissions upward is commonly utilized because it effectively disperses the emissions over a larger area, reducing the concentration of pollutants in the immediate vicinity of the plant. By releasing the gases at a higher altitude, the dispersion helps diminish the impact on air quality in nearby communities.

Tall stacks are designed to utilize wind currents, helping to mix the emissions with cleaner air as they rise. This method is particularly effective in preventing the formation of ground-level concentrations of pollutants that could be harmful to public health and the environment. It serves as a short to medium-term solution for managing emissions while addressing the immediate concerns of air quality around the production facility.

Other strategies, such as installing scrubbers to clean emissions or reducing production levels, target the problem directly at its source, but building stacks is a more widely adopted approach for immediate dispersion benefits, particularly in situations where emission control systems may not be feasible or where immediate intervention is necessary. This contextual understanding illustrates the rationale behind the design and implementation of stack height in emission management for sulfur dioxide and similar pollutants.