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Acid precipitation: effects on ecological systems

Book ·
OSTI ID:5884659
The book presents investigations of the chemical, physical, and biological effects of acid deposits on water, soil, vegetation, and associated organisms. A review of background material is provided and deficiencies in knowledge of ecological effects are discussed and future research needs and priorities are identified. Major sections include: history and current status of acid precipitation and its ecological consequences; general overview; sources of acid precipitation, monitoring and related problems; the effects of acid precipitation on aquatic ecosystems; and the effects of acid precipitation on terrestrial systems.
OSTI ID:
5884659
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English