Acid Rain Prevention

Definition

Acid rain prevention refers to the actions taken to reduce or eliminate the release of pollutants into the atmosphere that contribute to the formation of acid rain. These actions aim to mitigate the harmful effects of acid rain on ecosystems, human health, and infrastructure.

Analogy

Think of acid rain prevention as wearing a raincoat when it's raining outside. Just like a raincoat protects you from getting wet, acid rain prevention measures protect the environment from being harmed by acidic precipitation.

Related terms

Emissions Reduction: The process of reducing or controlling the amount of pollutants released into the atmosphere.

Clean Air Act: A federal law in the United States that regulates air pollution and sets standards for emissions control.

Scrubbers: Devices used in industrial processes to remove pollutants from exhaust gases before they are released into the atmosphere.