Article Summary

The acid rain was killing maple trees in a forest in New Hampshire. The acids swiped down to the soil taking out nutrients of the trees. The trees got very wick and they catch an infection or a disease, and then lead them to death. This started around 1980. This was a big problem because all about the maple was a big business. Fortunately on 1999 they sent a helicopter to spray nutrients all around the forest. After 5 to 10 years scientists discovered that the soil was in a much more acceptable level for the trees to live.

Action plan

We need to do something about the acid rain. People has already done something to reduce the pollution.

EPA's Acid Rain Program

The congress of the United States passed a law that says that EPA needs to start the Acid Rain Program. The program reduces the amount of sulfur dioxide that power plants can release into the air.

Reducing Pollution

Scientists have found ways to reduce the sulfur dioxide released from coal-burning power plants. One option is to use coal that has less sulfur dioxide. Another option is to take out the sulfur dioxide from the coals.

Other Sources Of Energy

another way to reduce acid rain is by using other sources of energy. Two source we can use are solar and wind power. This sources do not pollute nothing!!!!!!!

Healthy Cars

Scientists invented a car that pollutes less than a normal car. A hybrid car is a car that has an electric motor and a gasoline motor. The good thing is that the electric motor doesn't pollutes but is not as powerful ass the gasoline motor. So when you are going slow you just turn off the gasoline motor and turn on the electric motor and there you go you are not polluting for the half time you are in your car.

What Can You Do To Help?

The most easy and effective thing you can do is save energy!!!!

• Turn of all your electrical things when you are not using them. For example: T.V., lights, computers, video games, I pod etc.
• Tell your parents or anyone to buy equipment that uses less electricity.
• Try to use less the car. If you have legs or a bicycle then use them.
• Limit the use of air conditioner. The air conditioner contaminates a lot.