While the term “acid rain” is widely known, its definition is less understood. It is indeed a phenomenon that remains ...

The United States could see the return of toxic acid rain, an environmental problem thought to have been solved decades ago, due to the White House's rollback of pollution protections, according to an ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Acid rain is a serious environmental problem caused by air pollution. It forms when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the atmosphere, mainly from burning fossil fuels ...

If a superacid like carborane, that can disintegrate things instantly, came raining down from the sky, it would destroy ...

Our state is part of the region that consistently leads the nation in emissions of acid rain-producing sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. Pennsylvania is a leader in acid rain in the U.S. Acid rain ...

Acid rain has been greatly reduced but tons of toxis still drift down each year. MARCH 4, 2013— -- Acid rain commanded as much attention in the 1990s as global warming or the hole in the ozone ...

With the pesticide DDT, lead paint, and the power plant emissions that were causing acid rain, growing public outcry eventually led to policy changes, despite pushback from industry. Climate change ...

MOLINE, Ill. — We all remember seeing and smelling the thick, heavy, wildfire smoke during the month of June. Smoke so thick that the Quad Cities saw air quality levels plummet and even visibility was ...

Why you can’t trust economic advice from big business. By Paul Krugman Forests are a source of inspiration, respite and wealth in Germany. Now, people are fighting to save them from drought and ...