Acid rain
Acid rain, says Boyle is a chemical leprosy eating into the face of North America and Europe, perhaps the major ecological problem of our time. Boyle describes the causes and scope of the phenomenon; the effects on man, wildlife, water, and our cultural heritage. He probes the delays of politicians and the frequent self-serving arguments advanced by industry in the face of what scientists have proved. The solutions he offers are to strengthen the Clean Air Act and require emission reductions that can be accomplished by establishing emission standards on a regional or bubble basis, burn low-sulfur coal, install scrubbers at critical plants, and invest in alternative energy sources. 73 references, 1 figure.
- OSTI ID:
- 5582853
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ACID RAIN
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
ATMOSPHERIC PRECIPITATIONS
CLEAN AIR ACT
CONTROL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
EQUIPMENT
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
LAWS
POLITICAL ASPECTS
POLLUTION CONTROL
POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
POLLUTION LAWS
RAIN
SOCIAL IMPACT