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Trees

Acid rain can harm trees and other plants. Many forests are dying in different countries of the world. The acid in polluted snow, sleet and fog, as well as rain, takes important minerals away from the soil. Without these minerals, trees and plants cannot grow properly.

Damaged trees lose their needles or leaves, and may have stunted growth and damaged bark. Conifer (evergreen) tree damaged by acid rain may turn a yellow or orange colour. This makes it easier for fungi and insects to attack the tree, and the tree may die.

Acid rain not only damages soil but can also block or damage little pores on leaves. These take in carbon dioxide from the air, which the tree needs to make food to grow.

Tree damage
 

Acid Rain

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