Acid Rain
By Michael Brandt
What is it?
Acid rain" is a broad term referring to a mixture of wet and dry deposition (deposited material) from the atmosphere containing higher than normal amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids.
Source: "What Is Acid Rain?"EPA. Environmental Protection Agency, n.d. Web. 10 Apr. 2015.
Effects on Nature
Acid rain causes acidification of lakes and streams and contributes to the damage of trees at high elevations (for example, red spruce trees above 2,000 feet) and many sensitive forest soils. In addition, acid rain accelerates the decay of building materials and paints, including irreplaceable buildings, statues, and sculptures that are part of our nation's cultural heritage.
"Effects of Acid Rain." EPA. Environmental Protection Agency, n.d. Web. 10 Apr. 2015.
"Pollution." WorldWildlife.org. World Wildlife Fund, n.d. Web. 14 Apr. 2015.
Effects on Humans
"Effects of Acid Rain - Human Health." EPA. Environmental Protection Agency, n.d. Web. 10 Apr. 2015.
Prevention
"What Is Acid Rain?" What Is Acid Rain? NC State, n.d. Web. 16 Apr. 2015.
How to be an Advocate
http://www.epa.gov/acidrain/education/site_students/beingdone.html