How can we Fix it?

There are three main strategies that we can use to reduce the amounts of acid rain released into the atmosphere. These three methods are are; Reducing emissions, Finding alternative sources of energy, and conserving resources. Here are some ways we can do this.


Reducing our Emissions- Burning fossil fuels is still one of the cheapest ways to produce electricity.Governments need to spend more money on pollution control even if it does mean an increase in the price of electricity.Sulphur can also be washed out of smoke by spraying a mixture of water and powdered limestone into the smokestack. This is because limestone decreases the acidic value, and raises the pH level of a substance.


Alternative sources of energy- Governments need to invest in researching different ways to produce energy. Two other sources that are currently used are hydroelectric and wind power. These are clean in terms of acid rain. There are many other energy types, but they all have their benifits and drawbacks.


Conserving Resources- Our governments need to invest more money into puplic transportation to reduce the individual carbon footprint. Walking, cycling and sharing cars all reduce the pollution from vehicles. When we are not using the, we should be turning of lights and using energy efficient(energh star) appliances. People should also be puying low emission vehicles such as Hybrid cars.