Air Pollution and Acid Rain, Report 9. Effects of air pollution and acid rain on fish, wildlife, and their habitats: deserts and steppes
This report on desert and steppe ecosystems is part of a series synthesizing the results of scientific research related to the effects of air pollution and acid deposition on fish and wildlife resources. The features of desert and steppe ecosystems which determine the sensitivity of these ecosystems to air pollution are described. Data related to the effects of air pollutants on biota and whole ecosystems are reviewed. The data come from both field and laboratory studies. Some general information based on studies in other ecosystems is included. Suggestions are made for areas of further research. In general there has been less concern for the effects of air pollutants on the biota of deserts and steppes than for those of other ecosystems. Much of the concern for, and research on, air pollution in desert and steppe ecosystems is related to fossil fuel powered electric generating plants. 47 references, 3 figures, 8 tables.
- Research Organization:
- Dynamac Corp., Rockville, MD (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6484131
- Report Number(s):
- FWS/OBS-80/40.9; ON: TI84901671
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ACID RAIN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
NITROGEN OXIDES
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
SULFUR OXIDES
ANIMALS
DESERTS
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
OZONE
PARTICULATES
PHOTOCHEMICAL OXIDANTS
PLANTS
PRODUCTIVITY
SOILS
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CHALCOGENIDES
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NUMERICAL DATA
OXIDES
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RAIN
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