41. Index An overview of acid rain and its history, causes, effects, solutions to how it is being mitigated in our environment. http://acidrainvideo.com/

42. USGS Water Resources Of The United States Information about water resources from the U.S. Geological Survey. Topics include ground water, surface water, water use, water quality, acid rain, toxic substances hydrology. http://water.usgs.gov/

43. Acid Rain, From USGS Water Science For Schools Acid rain information, from USGS Water Science for Schools. http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/acidrain.html

44. The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals - Research Projects - Common Loon Species account for Gavia immer provides facts, photos, and sound files. Includes answers to research questions, such as how acid rain affects these birds. http://www.sbaa.ca/projects.asp?cn=303

45. Global Warming, Air Quality, Climate Change, Ozone, Weather A one-stop source of information, for younger and older users alike, on a range of atmospheric issues, including air quality, acid rain, global warming and ozone depletion. Provided by the UK Government Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/eae/

46. Acid Rain :: Environmental Facts :: Young People's Trust For The Environment UK charity encouraging young people's understanding of the environment. Competitions, fact sheets and projects for teachers and kids. http://www.ypte.org.uk/environmental/acid-rain/1

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47. USGS Acid Rain, Atmospheric Deposition And Precipitation Chemistry - Home, Acid Information resources on acidic deposition in the United States. http://bqs.usgs.gov/acidrain/

USGS Home Contact USGS Search USGS Acid Rain, Atmospheric Deposition, and Precipitation Chemistry Home NADP data National Trends Network Mercury Deposition Network ... Contacts nitrogen deposition acid rain mercury deposition news USGS Atmospheric Deposition Program The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the lead federal agency for the monitoring of wet atmospheric deposition (chemical constituents deposited from the atmosphere via rain, sleet, and snow) in the United States. The USGS atmospheric deposition program provides: 1) participation and leadership in the National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP) and 2) scientific research and assessment to evaluate trends and the effects of atmospheric deposition on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Atmospheric Deposition Program, U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet, 2000, 112-00: 27:36 National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP) The NADP monitors wet atmospheric deposition at approximately 300 locations throughout the United States. The USGS supports 76 of the roughly 250 NADP National Trends Network sites which measure acidity, nutrients and other major ions in precipitation. The USGS also supports 6 of the approximately 100 sites in the NADP

48. Acid Rain WebQuest ACID RAIN The Acid Rain WebQuest was featured in the March, 2001 episode of NetFiles. View the episode by clicking HERE. Introduction . Why are the trees dying? http://www.swlauriersb.qc.ca/english/edservices/pedresources/webquest/rainwq.htm

ACID RAIN The Acid Rain WebQuest was featured in the March, 2001 episode of NetFiles View the episode by clicking HERE Introduction Why are the trees dying? How come there are no fish in the lake? Why does the paint on my Dad's car look so bad? Where does that terrible rotten egg smell come from in our school yard every Spring? The answer to these questions is simple; acid rain is responsible for many of the serious environmental problems facing us today. While the answer may be simple, solving the acid rain problem is not. The Task A local citizens' group has hired you, and a group of other researchers, to investigate acid rain. You will take on the role of either a Chemist, Ecologist, Health Scientist, or Economist and examine the issue from that perspective. Working within this team, you will create a web site detailing the problems caused by acid rain and recommending ways that these problems can be alleviated. Within your group, decide who is going to assume the following roles. Use the questions appearing under each role to assist you in your research. While you are responsible for completing your section of the report, you will also be responsible for drawing up a series of recommendations, along with the other members of your team, on how to combat this serious issue. CHEMIST What is acid rain?

49. Freshwater Umbrella :: Home Page Research programme of applied science projects to aid DEFRA make policy decisions concerned with air pollution, acid rain, and the effects on freshwater systems in the UK. http://www.freshwaters.org.uk/

Skip navigation to content Contact us Jobs News ... Wildlife and Pets You are here: Home The Environment Quality and safety Air ... Freshwater Umbrella This area Vegetation and ecosystems research Freshwater Umbrella News Air pollution ... Contact us Freshwater Umbrella What is the Freshwater Umbrella? The Freshwater Umbrella research programme into the recovery of aquatic ecosystems from the effects of acidification has been funded by DEFRA (previously the DOE and DETR ) and the devolved agencies since 1990. The Freshwater Umbrella undertakes 3-year applied science programmes to develop the scientific background to aid DEFRA make policy decisions concerned with air pollution effects on freshwater systems in the UK. The main focus of the current Freshwater Umbrella research programme is the role of nitrogen and its effects on freshwater ecosystems both as a eutrophier and through the leaching of nitrate from catchment soils. Further information about the various research programmes undertaken by the Freshwater Umbrella can be found in the Research section of this website.

50. Acid Rain: Rain That Ruins Introduction Invitation Exploration Explanation Taking Action Conclusion. Introduction Acid rain affects humans in many ways. http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwmir/ar_rain.htm

Acid Rain lesson 1: Make Acid Rain lesson 4: Acid Rain Producers Conferencing lesson 2: Weather Patterns ... Chat Activity 6 Raining ruins. Introduction Invitation Exploration Explanation ... Conclusion Introduction: Acid rain affects humans in many ways. An indirect effect is damage to buildings and monuments. Imagine going to the cemetary in fifty years and being unable to read the grave markers of people that were buried in 1999. There is a good possibility that this could happen! Objective: You will observe the effects of acid rain on various building materials. Materials: small glass containers or baby food jars labels forceps or tweezers pHydrion paper plastic wrap distilled water vinegar copper (old pennies or copper metal) iron (nails or steel wool) marble chips granite chips plastic (pvc) Top Invitation: Take an excursion using the internet or through your neighborhood to examine buildings and monuments. Look for signs of weathering and/or damage such as crumbling stone, peeling paint, unclear engravings or other signs. In class make a list of all the signs of weathering that you witnessed, and the types of building materials that were weathered.

51. Acid Rain Acid Rain. Is rain more acid than normal. Natural rain and snow is slightly acidic (pH 5.6) because of the carbon dioxide (CO 2) dissolved in it. But over recent decades, rain http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/A/AcidRain.html

Acid Rain Is rain more acid than normal. Natural rain and snow is slightly acidic ( pH 5.6) because of the carbon dioxide (CO ) dissolved in it. But over recent decades, rain in North America and Europe downwind of industrial areas has had a pH close to 4.5 and sometimes as low as 2.1 (equivalent to lemon juice). Sulfur dioxide The evidence is very strong that most of this acidity is caused by sulfur dioxide (SO ) released from the smokestacks of coal-burning power plants and other industrial sources. The sulfur dioxide is converted into sulfuric acid (H SO ). This may be carried to the ground in rain or snow, but often particles containing sulfuric acid settle out of dry air. So the problem of acid rain is really one of acid deposition in dry weather as well as wet. Nitrogen oxides Nitrogen oxides ("NO x "), which are converted into nitric acid, also contribute to acid deposition. Automobile exhaust accounts for 50% or more of the nitrogen oxides in polluted air. View Types of damage Acid rain has been held responsible for damaging buildings and statues made of limestone (true - view an example ), damaging aquatic life in lakes (true), causing a decline in the vigor of U.S. and European forests (may be partially responsible), and harming human health (doubtful).

52. The Adirondack Council Provides information, news and resources on Adirondack Park, conservation issues. Includes information on how to fight acid rain by purchasing a Clean Air Certificate. http://adirondackcouncil.org/

Sign up for Email Updates Search this site powered by FreeFind What We Do: Protect Land Private Lands Public Lands Environmental Protection Fund Improve Water Quality Our Water Program Reduce Air Pollution Acid Rain Mercury Climate Change Our Vision Statement Click here Opportunities for Action We partner with lodges, cultural centers, and summer camps to protect the Park Listen to Adirondack News from We envision an Adirondack Park with clean water and air, large wilderness areas , surrounded by working farms and forests and vibrant local communities 2010 State of the Park Report On-line Now Nathan Farb Photo Raffle On Friday

53. Acid-Rain.net Ban On Pollution Credit Swaps Voided. Ruling deals a blow to state's efforts to reduce acid rain in Adirondacks http://www.acid-rain.net/

EcoHumane Health People Phenomena ... Acid Rain Threatens Forests In More Ways Than Previously Thought Ban On Pollution Credit Swaps Voided Ruling deals a blow to state's efforts to reduce acid rain in Adirondacks by Dina Cappiello, April 10, 2002 A state law that penalized New York power plants for trading pollution credits to 14 other states was voided by a federal judge on Tuesday, removing a key part of the state's strategy to reduce acid rain in the Adirondacks. U.S. District Court Judge David N. Hurd in Utica ruled that the 2000 Air Pollution Mitigation Law was unconstitutional and conflicted with the federal Clean Air Act by restructuring the nationwide trading system whereby tons of sulfur dioxide emissions, or credits, are swapped freely between states.

54. Acid Rain Summary | BookRags.com Acid Rain. Acid Rain summary with 3 pages of encyclopedia entries, research information, and more. http://www.bookrags.com/research/acid-rain-woes-01/

55. E, The Environmental Magazine: Current Issue Covers environmental issues such as global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, green living, ecology, alternative energy, biodiversity, endangered species, and the non-profit community. Offers online articles and subscription information. http://www.emagazine.com/

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56. The Environmental Literacy Council - Acid Precipitation China is now beginning to take steps to reduce the emissions that contribute to acid rain, instituting a trading program similar to that used in the U.S. http://www.enviroliteracy.org/article.php/2.html

Home About ELC Site Map Contact Us ... Food Acid Precipitation The term ?acid rain? is used most often, but ?acid precipitation? is more accurate since it can also reach the ground as dry particles in dust and smoke. Acidic water can flow over and through the ground, affecting plants, animals, soils, and bodies of water. In dry areas, the acidic dust is deposited on buildings and other materials, causing corrosion and decay. The dust can also be washed from these surfaces, leading to additional runoff. And, while acid precipitation does not affect human health directly; the particulate matter associated with acid precipitation can contribute to low visibility and potential adverse health effects, particularly among those with respiratory disorders. The United States, Canada, and Europe have pollutant controls and emissions trading programs in place that have significantly reduced the amount of sulfur dioxide stemming from industrial sources. Nitrogen oxides stem primarily from automobile exhaust, and remain an issue as older catalytic converters inadequately address their emission. Air quality should continue to improve as these older vehicles are replaced. The region most affected by acidification is currently Asia. In China, the widespread use of high-sulfur coal throughout the country contributes to a serious air quality problem. Southwestern China has been particularly affected, with damage to both forests and crops. China is now beginning to take steps to reduce the emissions that contribute to acid rain, instituting a trading program similar to that used in the U.S. Other areas in Asia have also experienced significant damage from acidic deposition; probably the most noted is India's Taj Mahal which has suffered severe weathering and corrosion due to acid precipitation.

57. Living Landscapes Discusses acid rain and acidic deposition, forest and biodiversity issues, renewable energy use, agricultural land use, and other matters affecting the region s environmental sustainability. http://www.livinglandscapes.bc.ca/thomp-ok/env-changes/

Thompson-Okanagan Human History projects Natural History Projects Columbia Basin Upper Fraser Basin ... Northwest Land Use and Environmental Change in the Thompson-Okanagan Edited by Dr. M.J. Pidwirny Table of Contents

58. Electricity And Acid Rain Power Scorecard TM sponsored by Environmental Defense The Izaak Walton League Natural Resources Defense Council The NW Energy Coalition Pace University http://powerscorecard.org/issue_detail.cfm?issue_id=2

59. Acid Rain Program | Programs And Regulations | Business | Clean Air Markets | Ai Working to significantly reduce electric utilities emissions of the pollutants responsible for acid deposition. Includes a system of tradable SO2 emissions allowances a landmark use of market incentives in environmental protection. http://www.epa.gov/airmarkets/progsregs/arp/

@import url(../../styles/photos.css); @import 'http://www.epa.gov/epafiles/s/epa.css'; Jump to main content. Clean Air Markets Recent Additions Contact Us Search: All EPA This Area You are here: EPA Home Clean Air Markets Programs and Regulations Acid Rain Program Acid Rain Program More Information Basic Information SO2 Reductions and Allowance Trading NOx Reductions Laws and Regulations ... Program Results The overall goal of the Acid Rain Program is to achieve significant environmental and public health benefits through reductions in emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO ) and nitrogen oxides (NO x primary causes of acid rain . To achieve this goal at the lowest cost to society, the program employs both traditional and innovative, market-based approaches for controlling air pollution. In addition, the program encourages energy efficiency and pollution prevention. Basic Information Provides a comprehensive overview of the Acid Rain Program. SO Reductions and Allowance Trading under the Acid Rain Program Explains how reductions in SO emissions are to be achieved.

60. Acid Rain | Define Acid Rain At Dictionary.com –noun precipitation, as rain, snow, or sleet, containing relatively high concentrations of acidforming chemicals, as the pollutants from coal smoke, chemical manufacturing http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/acid rain

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