acid rain
Example Sentences
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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
Similar side effects could result from artificial sulfate releases, including acid rain and soil contamination.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2025
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
Oh, and by the way, the loons are disappearing everywhere because their lakes are dying from acid rain.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
