1. Alternative Fuels
Air pollution is most commonly associated with acidic precipitation, smog, and the depletion of our ozone layer. Acid rain is one of the biggest air quality problems that upstate New York deals with, especially the Adirondack Mountains. The main cause of acidic rain is the emissions of gases like SO2 and NOx These emissions are given off into the environment mostly from the burning of fossil fuels, either in vehicles or in industrial buildings. ...
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