The Causes, History and Effects of Acid Rain
Document Type
Contribution to Books
Publication Date
5-19-2020
Publication Title
Handbook of Environment and Waste Management - Volume 3: Acid Rain and Greenhouse Gas Pollution Control
Abstract
In the past few decades, precipitation across North America and Europe has become increasingly more acidic having an immense effect on the ecosystem. Any rain below the natural pH level is considered acid rain. Acid rain primarily occurs when extraneous sulfur dioxide is released into the atmosphere and mixes with the air; nitric oxide, typically from burning of fossil fuels, is a secondary cause. First being discovered in the mid-20th century, the phenomena has had detrimental effects on lakes, rivers, soils, plants, and the overall environments that cannot neutralize water. This chapter thoroughly covers the history, causes, and environmental effects of acid rain.
Recommended Citation
Hung, Y.-T., & Sicurezza, J. (2020). The Causes, History and Effects of Acid Rain. In HANDBOOK OF ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT: Acid Rain and Greenhouse Gas Pollution Control (pp. 27-57), May 2020.
DOI
10.1142/9789811207136_0002
Volume
3
