Acid Rain

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that acid rain as an environmental concern is not mentioned as much any more though its danger remains. The paper points out that acid rain is a global problem because wind directions are global. The paper also describes the many adverse effects of acid rain such as its impact on fish larvae. The paper then discusses the parts of the 1990 Clean Air Act, which are devoted to the prevention of acid rain. The paper includes many formulas detailing the creation and effects of acid rain.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Acid Rain
Chemistry of Acid Rain
Adverse Effects of Acid Rain
Efforts to Curb the Effects of Acid Rain

From the Paper:

"This same idea can be used to explain atmospheric pollution. A few decades ago, the beautiful, Indian monument, the Taj Mahal, started developing cracks in it and the brilliant marble colors started taking on a dull hue. It was discovered that a nearby factory was releasing sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere. The resulting acid rain had deposited on the surface of the marble (CaCO3) converting it into the dull gypsum (CaSO4.1/2 H2O). Calcium sulfate also has twice the molar volume of calcium carbonate. This expansion had resulted in added stress resulting in cracks."

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• AcidRain. Acid Raid. 2008. Environmental Protection Agency. Available: http://www.epa.gov/acidrain/. April 28 2008.
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• CleanAir. Response of Surface Water Chemistry to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. 1990. Environmetal Protection Agency. Available: http://www.epa.gov/ord/htm/CAAA-2002-report-2col-rev-4.pdf. April 29 2008.
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