What is Acid Rain???

Acid rain means a type of rain that made acidic due to pollution, it causes environmental harm ,chiefly and forest and lakes.

That may cause due to coal burning in industries, and other fossil fuels, the waste gasses which contain sulphur ,nitrogen oxides which combine with atmosphere water to form acids.

How to reduce Acid Rain???

 

 There are several methods to prevent acid rain.These methods are called acid deposition. It is critical that acid rain can be prevent by not damaging natural habitats as well as reduce damaging man made structures.

EPA is taken steps to reducing the amount of  sulphur and nitrogen oxides because these compounds are main source of Acid Rain. 

 

Which alternate sources should be used???

There are alternate electricity source other than fossil fuels. 

They include Nuclear power, Hydopower. Wind energy, Geo thermal energy , Solar energy and many more.

   

There are many more alternative energies i.e. nuclear gas, batteries ,fuel cells are available to power automobiles.

 

How can we contribute in preventing Acid Rain??? 

 

As we live on this earth so we have a duty to save it's environment and make it possible to live for our future generations.

Here are some ways that can help in preventing Acid Rain.......

 

1..... Turn off all electronic appliances when they are not in use. For example computers, TV, bulbs etc.

2.... Keep your thermostat at 68 F in winter and at 72 F in summer.

3.... Insulate your home as best as you can.

4.... Buy vehicles when low NO emission and properly maintain your vehicles.

5.... Be well informed.