Acid Rain

Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds such
as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides get into the air. Sulfur dioxide and
nitrogen oxides dissolve very easily in water and can be carried by the wind to
far away places.
Acid rain is one of the consequences of air pollution. Gases from the burning
of fuels react with oxygen in the air and water vapor to form acids that are
deposited on the earth's surface through precipitation.
Finally the acid rain causes significant damage to vegetation and kills
nitrogen-fixing microorganisms. A very important indirect effect is the
depletion of certain essential nutrients so that plants and trees do not have
them and become more vulnerable to pests.
Among the measures that can be taken to reduce emissions of polluting agents
of this problem, we have the following:

Reduce the maximum level of sulfur in the different fuels.

Work together with the industry's fixed sources to establish reductions in the
emission of sulfur oxides (SOx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), using
technologies to control the emission of these oxides.
Promote the use of natural gas in various industries.
Introduce the three-way catalytic converter.