ACID RAIN

ACID RAIN 

Acid rain or chemical contamination refers to precipitation from the sky that is acidic due to the presence of components such as sulfuric or acetic acid. Examples include acidic dust, rain, sleet, fog, and hail. Air pollution, especially the large quantities of sulphur dioxide carbon into the air by automobiles and industrial operations, generate acid rain, which is precipitation with a high acidity content. The term "acid rain" has remained because it encompasses a wide range of acidic precipitation types. Wet acid rain is one kind, whereas dry acid deposition is another. Wet deposition includes any precipitation that transports acid rain from the sky and puts it on Earth. Like in absence of precipitation, dry deposition of polluting particles and gases through dust and smoke adheres to the ground.

Causes of Acid rain is produced by reactions that occur in the atmosphere between hydrogen sulfide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NOX), and is carried to the ground by wind and air currents. Chemical reactions between NOX and water or SO2 and oxygen yield hydrochloric acid. When they mix with water, they go to our planet. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) or nitrogen dioxide (NOX) that cause environmental pollution come almost entirely from the burning of fossil fuels, with just a little amount coming from vegetable products like volcanoes. The most common sources of both sox and nox are: 

 Electrical energy is generated by the burning of fossil fuels. About two-thirds of the sulphur dioxide (SO2) and one-fifth of the nitrogen oxides (NOX) in the world's atmosphere are released by electric power plants. Transportation vehicles and heavy equipment. areas of economic activity such as making things and processing oil. Effects of Acid Rain Crops, vegetation, and animals are all severely impacted by acid rain. All of the essential elements for plant growth are washed away. Acid rain has a detrimental influence on agricultural output because of the disruption it causes to soil chemistry. It may be irritating to the respiratory systems of both people and animals. The aquatic ecosystem is harmed when acid rain flows off the land and into rivers and lakes. It contributes to water pollution by altering the chemical balance of water in ways that are hazardous to marine life. Iron, lead, and copper, among others, may enter the water supply as a result of acid rain's erosion of water pipes. The destruction of stone and metal buildings is particularly severe. The effects of acid rain are far-reaching, as could be expected. Rain has the ability to reshape almost every surface it comes into contact with, including living things, soil, trees, buildings, and even works of art. Trees are especially susceptible to damage from acid rain. If the leaves' cuticle is washed off, the plants are weakened and grow more slowly. The Environmental Protection Agency (opens in new tab) in the United States performed research that showed trees are particularly susceptible to the harmful effects of acid rain. According to USGS scientist Greg Lawrence, "the Russians helped our worldwide team monitor tree development for the first time with changes in soil from acid rain by supplying the sole intact soil in the world gathered before the acid rain period." This is the first time that we have been able to compare and follow tree growth in forests when soil changes due to acid rain are included. Prevention of Acid Rain The only way to prevent acid rain is to limit the release of sulphur and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere. The effects of acid rain on wildlife, flora, and historical sites are devastating. Every member of society has a duty to be informed about the negative impacts of nitrogenous compounds compound wastes and the companies that unethically release them.