ing less energy, or using alternative energy sources. You can help save energy in many ways:
„h Turn off lights when you leave a room.
„h If you have a car, don¡t use it for short journeys.
„h Insulate your house properly
Acid rain is rain polluted by acid in the atmosphere, this damages the environment.
There are two common pollutants that acidify rain, they are:
These pollutants are produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, these primarily come from man made sources, such as industries and utilities.
Acid rain can is dangerous to the natural world, it harms forests and crops, and damage bodies of water. It also contributes to the corrosion of statues and buildings. It is also recognised as a significant health hazard, through both the water and atmosphere.
Acid rain can cause some serious problems, among them are:
„h The acidification of lakes and streams
„h Decay of buildings and paint
„h An increase in public health problems
To prevent acid rain from happening we can reduce the amount of sulphur dioxide, by fitting desulphurization plants to power stations. Or by changing the fuel and the way it¡s burnt.
Compounds of lead are mixed with petrol to improve the performance of motor cars. Cars also produce a gas called Carbon Monoxide.
Pollution from cars can also lead to smog.
There are microscopic particles coated with hydrocarbons from vehicle exhaust gases. Hydrocarbons are produced from pollution from cars.
The lead is expelled with the exhaust gases into the air.
Combustion in the engines of cars produces a gas called Carbon Monoxide.
Unburnt hydrocarbons released from the exhausts of vehicles, act on the oxide of nitrogen, this produces smog.
When the lead reaches high levels it becomes dangerous and may cause damage to the brain in children.
Carbon Monoxide when inhaled combines with haemoglobin in the blood and forms a stable ...