acid rain
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NOx is a smog-forming pollutant that aggravates respiratory illnesses, especially asthma, forms acid rain and contributes to nutrient pollution in coastal waters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
The Clean Air Act required the use of cleaner coal and technology to remove pollutants to prevent acid rain and other harms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency is through the Clean Air Act, which does regulate sulfur dioxide as a pollutant and as a contributor to acid rain.
From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2024
Part of the reason for concern is that when sulfur dioxide leaves the stratosphere and sinks into the lower atmosphere, it can potentially fall as acid rain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2024
Some of it evaporates into the air, where it creates acid rain.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
