One of the most apparent effects of air pollution is acid rain that occurs when rain, snow, mists, or dust become abnormally acidic as a result of substances emitted into the air. The origin of it is ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Acid rain is a serious environmental problem caused by air pollution. It forms when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the atmosphere, mainly from burning fossil fuels ...

Not all rain is created equal. Imagine rain that doesn’t just water the plants, but can actually damage them. That’s the reality of acid rain. Acid rain refers to any form of precipitation, rain, snow ...