Acid Rain Destroys Forests

The damaging effects of acid rain are apparent in forests around the globe. As it falls from the sky, acid precipitation browns the foliage of any trees it touches. Newly grown crown quickly dies and stunts the trees' growth. Then, the acidic rain sinks into the forest floor, damaging roots. Eventually, the roots become so damaged that they can no longer take in nutrients from the ground. As a result, the trees die.

The best way to prevent acid rain, and therefore the death of many forests, is to stop polluting the atmosphere. Alternative energy sources, like nuclear energy and hydroelectric dams, don't put the harmful toxins sulphur dioxide and nitrous oxide into the atmosphere.