... costs, and what is being done to help to stop this problem. This topic is very important because acid rain effects everyone everywhere all over the world.I. What is acid rain?Acid rain is the combination of two chemicals released into the atmosphere. These chemicals are sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen ... as other crop deformities. These problems not only effect the environment, but they also effect the economy. III. Effects of acid rain on the economyBecause of acid rain, many fish have died. This reduces the ability of fish being caught and sold. People who rely on fishing for ... ...

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... factories, cars and electricity. The very root of the process begins at factories that generate electricity that relies on burning fossil fuels like coal. Acid rain also depends on the over-usage of everyday human needs such as transportation and electric appliances. When these fuels are released into the air they ... may be burning, but essentially they are starving to death. The deterioration of tree leaves may also inhibit plant germination and reproduction. Some scientists say that acid rain does not have a big of effect on trees because of a certain type of fungi root that can supply...

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... the atmosphere and gets into the clouds and condinsation, and then falls back to earth when it rains. Cars and trucks are another great cause of acid rain. Cars produce nitric acid which can be turned into sulphuric acid and sent thousands of miles from the source by air currents. Once the acids fall back to earth, it will have a large impact on growth ... the soil and the lakes. Lakes in the Muskoka, Haliburton, Algonquin, Parry Sound, and Manitoulin districts could lose their fisheries if the amount of acid rain isn"t reduced. The cost of acid rain is very dramatic. "Nitrogen oxides c...

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... is ___________ and I wish to be appointed onto our local government to put a stop to the acid rain problem. The acid rain in our area is becoming a major hazard. Gasses released from factories close by combine with the moisture and eventually fall back to earth, sometimes 1000 times more acidic than natural rain. This is causing significant problems within our local lakes, rivers and streams. Although ... acid rain is not concentrated enough to burn through human skin, it kills many trees and other wildlife. Thousands of lakes throughout Canada, Europe and ... almost one third of it tr...

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... don't we know more about the problems we are causing? You may ask yourself the question how is acid rain produced? Acid rain is all the rain, snow, mist etc. containing unnatural amounts of acid that falls. Industry and our own actions are to blame. More than 90% of the sulfur and ... some toxic elements, for example aluminum, more soluble. High aluminum concentrations in soil can prevent the use of nutrients by plants. When acid rain falls, the acidic rainwater dissolves the nutrients and helpful minerals from the soil. These minerals are then washed away before trees and other ... are s...

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... long history of industry that has existed in the area, and also because of weather patterns carrying pollution from the Midwest and similarly polluting regions. Acid rain can harm both the land and the water. It is most damaging when it falls in streams, lakes, and on thin, sandy soil low ... . Many nations such as Japan and Switzerland have made advances in renewable, non-polluting forms of energy such as solar, wind, and water. Acid rain is formed when the byproducts of fossil fuels production combine with atmospheric water. Smoke expelled from smokestacks that reach a thousand feet in...

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... was due to the problems in 1980, when plants were sending up clouds of sulfur dioxide, and was coming back to Earth in the form of acid rain. This was causing problems such as damaging lakes, forests, and even buildings across Canada and the United States. There were many debates on how to ... fix this problem the following years. Congress kept putting out many different acid rain bills. The amount he put out caused so much frustration, that the prime minister of Canada joked about declaring war on the United States. Around this ... called Bush's White House counsel, Boyden Gray, sugges...

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... way or the other. The greenhouse gasses building up and holding in more heat and not releasing all of it causes global warming. Acid precipitation is another one of the effects of pollution. Acid precipitation consists of acid rain, acid snow, and acid fog. Acid rain consists of nitric and sulfuric acids. The burning of fossil fuels puts deadly gasses into the air, which get absorbed into the ... clouds and come down as precipitation. Even in small amounts, the acid precipitation has done great harm. It is a mysterious killer because it can kill ... was from the factories of the indust...

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... their elevation reduces dissolved-oxygen levels, and accelerates eustrophication, which in turn affects the ecological processes and blocks the migration path of fishes. Acidification: Acidification (acid rain etc.) Is caused by sulfur and nitrogen oxide in the rain, which is caused by automobiles and large industries. Temperature Changes: The temperature of a body of water is changed by waste heat discharges, like that of ... with nutrients from the chemical fertilizers that run off cultivated fields into the water. This causes water that is unpleasant to drink due to bad odor, taste, ...

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... more mouths to feed, the more forests are cut down to make room for farming and grazing. "The world's growing population has been a primary cause of rain forest destruction. The World Wildlife Fund says that every minute, 25 to 50 acres are cut or burned to the ground"(5 Think Quest, Pg 2). Land is ... of land and wood products to live on. Limiting population growth might be the first in a series of steps that would limit destruction of the rain forests. Water pollution is extremely dangerous. The act of contaminating water supplies will not just affect parts of the planet but the whole ...

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... fossil fuels are burned all of the chemicals go up into the atmosphere and are suspended there. When it decides to rain it mixes all of these chemicals into the rain. This process creates acid rain. This type of rain hurts agriculture the worst. This can be devastating for farmers. So just how can we conserve our fossil fuel resources? "The amount of fossil fuels ... ...

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... rise rapidly which affect the ability of the outgoing energy to pass through the atmosphere, [which] effectively heats the Earth8. Another predicament is the acid rain created by air pollution, which in turn, is created by the increasing population. Acid rain's spread and damage involves weather, soil, and the life cycles of plants and animals on the land9. Air pollution is created from the ... burning of fossil fuels in cars, trucks, planes, and homes. The smoke and fumes rise into the atmosphere and combine with the moisture in the air to form acid rain10. As it rains ... ...

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... BASIC PARTS OF A LANDFILL • Bottom liner system - separates trash and leachate from groundwater • Cells - where the trash is stored within the landfill • Storm water drainage system - collects rain water that falls on the landfill • Leachate collection system - collects water that has seeped through the landfill and contains contaminating substances • Methane collection system - collects methane gas that ... of leachate to the point where the bathtub overflows its sides and wastes enter the environment. Covers are vulnerable to attack from several sources: • Erosion by natur...

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... ecosystems on earth. They are unique among marine communities. In addition to being spectacular displays of nature's creativity, coral reefs are reservoirs of biological diversity and are truly the "tropical rain forests of the sea". These displays and marine lives are being destroyed each day primarily due to lack of respect for the ocean life. Everyone must work together to stop ... . Ocean life is also used in the science of medicine, and many new discoveries are being made as research continues. Such as in Japan's reef there is a chemical called kainac acid, which is used as a diagno...

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... . Environmental Benefits The production of electricity in the United States that is not under the wind power produces more pollution then any other industry. Wind Energy reduces poor air quality, acid rain, nuclear waste disposal, and global warming. Health Benefits Smog, which is caused by power plant emissions, can lead to acute health effects such as, coughing, wheezing, and severe headaches. High ... ...

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... starting to increase through the war. That cost Americans throughout the war ("Layman 212"). Many young people started to rebel as the 60's proceeded. Many drugs were used such as acid and marijuana. Sex , Drugs, and Rock n" Rock were all part of growing up. People called "Hippies" were considered leaders in all of these affairs. Parents saw them as wrong, when ... was well informed of what was happening in Vietnam. "Scared, tired, dirty, and hungry" is how John Stein (Vietnam Vet) describes his experience in Vietnam. The heat, humidity, and large rain drops is something that one can ne...

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... it back to oxygen, in this process removing greenhouse gases that cause drastic climate changes. Hemp also does not contain sulfur like other fossil fuels, which are a major factor in acid rain"(Weis). Another question could arise, what kind of impact would the legalization of hemp have on law enforcement agencies? Would it take extra time, effort and money to make sure ... ...

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... . One problem it causes is cancer. Most cars generate hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide. Hydrocarbons cause eye irritation, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and lung damage. Nitrogen oxide causes acid rain and leads to water quality problems. Carbon monoxide prevents oxygen from going through the lungs properly. All of these problems can be serious and affect the health of the people ... ...

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... now, emissions from human activities have altered the earths chemistry, have resulted in climate change due to the greenhouse effect, increased exposure to ultraviolet rays due to ozone depletion, and acid rain precipitation. Political leaders around the world have taken up research and development in the case for earth preservation and have had some conflicting views as how to go about solving ... ...

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... lowlands and plains. Italy's natural resources include mercury, potash, marble, sulfur, natural gas, oil reserves, fish, and coal. Current environmental concerns include air pollution, pollution of coastal and inland rivers, acid rain, and inadequate industrial waste treatment and disposal facilities. Ninety percent of drinking water comes from ground water sources and some of these sources are polluted due to widespread use of ... ...

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... , take a shower, get ready, and then drive off to school. Just alone, in those tasks you could have possibly overused water, emitted CFC's in to our O-Zone, contributed to smog, acid rain, and global warming! When it comes to pointing the finger at someone, I think it's the average person's daily routine that is overlooked - not everyone's, but our lazy American society. Think ... ...

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