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Acid rain caused by the burning of fossil fuels is harming the planet's trees, lakes, soils, ancient and modern structures, and even human beings. The sulfur and nitrogen compounds spewed into the atmosphere by factories, power plants, and automobiles are making ordinary rainwater more acidic, and increasing numbers of plants and animals are threatened by this growing assault on their ecosystems. ... More

Acid rain caused by the burning of fossil fuels is harming the planet's trees, lakes, soils, ancient and modern structures, and even human beings. The sulfur and nitrogen compounds spewed into the atmosphere by factories, power plants, and automobiles are making ordinary rainwater more acidic, and increasing numbers of plants and animals are threatened by this growing assault on their ecosystems. "Acid Rain" describes the history of this pollution problem from its origins during the Industrial Revolution to its devastating effects on today's woodlands, aquatic ecosystems, and wildlife. The book discusses the special problems of dealing with an environmental hazard that crosses state and national boundaries. The United States, Canada, Europe, and the Soviet Union are all seriously affected, and in coming decades greater use of fossil fuels in Third World countries will likely make the problem worse. "Acid Rain" describes what new technologies and new strategies may be used to battle this growing threat to the environment.

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