Acid rain.

Acid rain is a term for rain, snow, sleet, or other wet precipitation that is polluted by such acids as sulfuric acid and nitric acid. According to the Southampton University website, rain is naturally slightly acidic because of the carbon dioxide dissolved in it (which is made from the salt in the sea). This gives rain a pH of around 5.0, and in some parts of the world it can be as low as 4.0. The term …

…problem. Action by one government is not enough. In order to solve this problem, we need to find a way to work together for at least a reduction in contaminates contributing to acid rain. You can help by using less energy, taking less trips in your car, and using alternative energy sources such as solar power and hydroelectric power. By doing these few simple things, you can help save our earth for the next generation!