Acid rain is rain or any other form of precipitation which is unusually acidic. It has harmful effects on plants, aquatic animals and buildings. Acid rain is mostly caused by human emissions of sulphur and nitrogen compounds which react in the atmosphere to produce acids. This book examines research results from around the world.

Acid rain is rain or any other form of precipitation which is unusually acidic. It has harmful effects on plants, aquatic animals and buildings. Acid rain is mostly caused by human emissions of sulphur and nitrogen compounds which react in the atmosphere to produce acids. In recent years, many governments have introduced laws to reduce these emissions. This book examines new research results from around the world.

Preface
Environmental and Economical Cost of the Acid Emissions Involving Thermal Power Plants Burning Different Fuels, Based on Available Data
Wet Removal of Atmospheric Particles by Rain
Long - Term Monitoring of Wet and Dry Depositions in a Po Valley City (Bologna, Italy)
Bioremediation of Soil and Water Acidified by Acid Rain with Fungi Cells
Acid Rain Harms World Heritage Buildings and Human Health in Vietnam
Sorption of Sulfates, Retention of Cations and Acid Rain Buffering Capacities of Forest Soils in Central Taiwan
Acid Rain - Special Bibliography of the Book Literature
Index.