Acid rain is yet another one of the long lists of air pollution consequences, and is broadly classified under the scientific term acid deposition. It is a serious environmental threat that if left unchecked, would result in severe environmental damage to ecological systems and affect human lives. Some regions that have been historically plagued by acid rain include the Black Triangle – Czech Republic, Germany and Poland as well as the eastern United States. Nowadays, it has become a common phenomenon worldwide, especially in rapidly industrializing countries like China and India.
Acid rains are typically associated with poor air quality and pollution. So what is acid rain and how is it formed? Why are its impacts so concerning?