To start off my essay is about the important topic of acid rain. The reason why acid rain is so important is because it has a big impact on the world that is not good. Acid rain can occur anywhere in the word which can have its bad side effects. To sum up, my essay is about acid rain. Mainly because of the effects acid rain can have on earth. First off, acid rain is the mixture of wet and dry deposition from the atmosphere that contains higher than normal amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids (1). Its formed from the combination of nitric and sulfuric acids (1). The damage acid rain can do is that it causes acidification of lakes and streams, and contributes to the damage of trees at high elevations, and also to many sensitive soils. It also accelerates the decay of building materials and paints (3). Even though acid rain is very bad it can still be prevented by understanding acid deposition’s causes and effects, cleaning up smokestacks and exhaust pipes, using alternative energy sources, restoring a damaged environment, and taking actions as individuals (4). Since acid rains occur anywhere they can even be found in the U.S. like in the Eastern Hemisphere where states like Michigan, New York, Ohio, and New jersey are located (5). In sum, acid rain can occur anywhere and has many effects but can still be prevented. The problem with acid rain happens everywhere but not like the country of China. For instance, the disaster happens in many parts of china but not like Chongqing where so many acid rains have occurred that given it the name “rust capital” (6). Environments like Yangtze river in Southwest China are drenched with acid rain more than once every five days (6). Chongqing’s 4 million residents are also dealing with acid fogs... ... middle of paper ... ...nvironmental projects supported by the people can make a big difference. The expense may be high but it will be worth it because it will benefit the world and everyone in it. Works Cited #1: http://www.epa.gov/acidrain/what/index.html #3: http://www.epa.gov/acidrain/effects/index.html #4: http://www.epa.gov/acidrain/reducing/index.html #5: http://www.tyler.sprnet.org/schools/moore/Teachers/rasurec/Webquest/pHField.pdf #6: http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19940803&slug=1923453 #7: http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/acid-rains-make-life-hard-in-258-chinese-cities-79213 #8: http://www.cosmosmagazine.com/news/acid-rain-china-threatening-food-chain/ #9: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earhtnews/9342276/Acid-rain-all-but-eliminates-over-Britain.html #10: http://www.enviropedia.org.uk/Acid Rain/UK Acid Rain.php
The major sites for the production of ammonia are the intestines, liver, and kidneys. It is biosynthesized through normal amino acid metabolism. The kidneys generate ammonia from glutamine by the actions of renal glutaminase and glutamate dehydrogenase. Ammonia is formed from urea by the action of bacterial urease in the lumen of the intestine, which is absorbed from the intestine by the portal vein. Amines obtained from diet and monoamines that serve as neurotransmitters or hormones can create ammonia by action of amine oxidase. In purine and pyrimidine catabolism, amino groups attached to the rings are released as ammonia.
There were many things that I learned in Module 7 . Some of them where: what is the difference between an acid and a base; what is pH; what is equilibrium, what is Le Châtelier’s principle; and what is oxidation. Here are some of the things that I learned in lesson 07.01 (Acids and Bases) and lesson 07.02 (Acid-Base Reactions).
In conclusion, “Acid Rain: Scourge from the Skies” was effective in proving how severe acid rain is and can be. Robert Collins wrote informatively about a notable subject what anyone can comprehend and he used many commendable writing devices which all added to the effectiveness of the essay.
Rain is naturally acidic, due to the CO2 dissolved in it, however when sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen react with the rain water they form sulphuric, and nitric acids which make the rain strongly acidic. SO2 + ½O2 + H2O → H2SO4 It may also take the form of snow or fog. The sulphur dioxides and oxides of nitrogen come mainly from industry. Acid rain is currently a subject of great controversy because of widespread environmental damage for which it has been blamed, including eroding structures, injuring crops and forests, and threatening or depleting life in freshwater lakes.
Acid rain has been proven to have damage forests, fresh waters and soils, killing insect and aquatic life-forms. It also causes damage to buildings and impacts on human health. Many people do not know what acid rain actually is. Acid rain is any form of precipitation that is unusually acidic, low pH levels, higher than normal amounts of sulfuric and nitric acid, occurs naturally and from man made sources. Forms when gases react in the atmosphere with water, oxygen, and other chemicals (what is acid rain?). The only water that will not have some amount of acidity is pure water. Pure water has a pH of 7 which is neutral; regular, unpolluted rain water has a pH of around 5.6. The acidity in rain water comes from the presence of Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxide, and Sulfur Dioxide. CO2 reacts with water to form carbonic acid. Nitrogen and water react during lightning storms, forming Nitric Oxide. NO is then oxidized to form N02. The NO2 reacts with water to form nitric acid. Due to this, the pH is lowered to be slightly acidic (Acid Rain). Acid rain can occur naturally in the environment, but the problem occurs when human interaction is the cause of the acidic levels.
Acid rain affects many things in our world greatly. Acid rain is precipitation that has been released into the atmosphere and is very harmful and can do lots of damage.
Acid gases are produced when fossil fuels like coal and oil are burned in power stations, factories and in our own homes. Acid rain is rain that has been made acidic by certain pollutants in the air. Most of these acid gases are blown into the sky, and when they mix with the clouds it can cause rain - or snow, sleet, fog, mist or hail - to become more acidic. Acid rain is rain that has been made acidic by certain pollutants in the air. Acid rain occurs when these gases react in the atmosphere with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form various acidic compounds. The result is a mild solution of sulfuric acid and nitric acid. When sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released from power plants and other sources, prevailing winds blow these
Ellycia R Harrould-Kolieb and Dorothée Herr co-wrote the article Ocean Acidification and Climate Change: Synergies and Challenges of Addressing both under the UNFCCC which was published in the 2012 Journal of Climate Policy. The article describes how the release of climate-change-causing carbon dioxide into our atmosphere is causing ocean acidification but through international policies the effects of ocean acidification can be mitigated.
...ount of water use and prevent environmental pollution from not producing dying chemical waste to environment. Even though these actions will not solve all environment pollutions, they are good reflection of attempting to steps to increase positive externalities.
Acid rain is when chemicals like nitrogen and sulphur-dioxide are released into the atmosphere and react with the water vapour, and acid pours in form of rain. This is very dangerous because it destroys infrastructures and some buildings, and also dissolves the human
...son can make a difference, but efforts are much stronger when things are done collectively by a group, community, city or state. As mentioned earlier, one does not need to fully understand the environment, science, matter and evolution to recognize that these natural phenomena are strong and impactful on the world as we know it. Perhaps the best way to live sustainably is by living an exemplary life for others to follow. Not only do people benefit by sustainable communities and habitats, animals, plants and everything else in nature does as well. There is an old expression that states life what we make it; the same can be said about the environment, to an extent. Of course there are things out of the control of humans, but with the things that we can control, it is in the best interest of everyone and everything to be as proactive and wise with things as possible.
The vast economies, better living standards and the fight against poverty would not have gone this far were it not for the industrial growth and its pollution in general. The government as the main driver of social change should play a key role in ensuring the environment is not polluted, and resources are well taken care of. The environment we live in is gradually changing for the worst, and the government cannot just sit and watch the ecosystem get depleted in spite of the heavy taxes it reaps from those who pollute the ecosystems. Although environmental conservations is a call for everyone given that we all contribute directly or indirectly, the government plays central role both ethically and politically in regulating pollution and environmental degradation.
The environment today is not in a good condition, Climate change is evident, and oceans are getting polluted. Rainforrest's are decreasing in size due to deforestation and illegal logging. Animals are getting extinct due to the destruction of their habitats. Natural resources are being consumed at very large amounts, and get wasted. There are different ways these problems can be addressed, one option is environmental management. Environmental management focuses on conservation of natural resources, protection of habitats, and impact of humans on the environment. Conservation of natural resources is the smart use of the world's resources by humans, through this waste production is limited, and there will be less garbage in the world. By conserving
Other forms of pollution include water and soil pollution. Soil pollution is caused by industrial waste that robs the soil of its essential nutrients. This makes harvesting crops more difficult and over time destroys the planet’s soil. Water pollution is caused by oil spills, acid rain, urban runoff, and trash that lands in the ocean. It is important to keep our waters clean for marine life and to provide clean drinking water for all. Water is a basic human necessity and polluted water can be deadly. Lack of sanitation in water can lead to serious illnesses like cholera and possibly
Overall, the applications and importance of the Environmental Impact Assessment for public projects is enormous; thus, requires a collective approach and participation of the public members and various authorities in ensuring that any project becomes environmentally sustainable.