A Study on Effect of Acid Rain

Abstract

Since the 19th century, acid rain has been a severe menace to the environment. Acid rain is a severe environmental concern that has a negative influence on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems because of the wet and dry deposition of acidic compounds from the sky. An acid rain storm is formed when the combustion of fossil fuels releases sulphur and nitrates into the air, which react with moisture in the air to form acid rain. Soil moisture and water bodies like ponds and lakes are affected by acid rain. Many plant and animal species are harmed by an increase in acidity. As a result of exposure to acid rain, people can suffer from a wide range of lung and eye irritation, asthma attacks, bronchitis, and other respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Acid rain is primarily caused by rainwater containing excessive amounts of sulfur and nitrogen. As a result of human activity, such as the combustion of fossil fuels in thermal power plants and burnable wastes, automobiles, and planes, emissions of these gases have increased in the atmosphere.