Acid rain is a serious problem in our environment. It affects almost all areas in the world. Today it is one of the main topics that the EPA discusses to prevent and researches ways that acid rain can be curbed. Acid rain originates from pollution in the environment and leads to the deaths of many wildlife and trees. This is a serious matter.
Acid rain causes acidification of lakes and streams and contributes to the damage of trees at high elevations. Acid rain forms when sulfur dioxide, mercury and nitrous oxide come from pollution into the air. A major source of acid rain is from the burning of fossil fu