M. , Chemistry, 1991. Acid rain is one of the most important environmental pollution factors associated with the activities of chemical and other industries . The book examines the negative effects of acid rain on agriculture and forestry, water sources, as well as on various structures and structures. The main industrial sources of pollution, mechanisms of acid rain formation are described. Much attention is paid to the fight against acid rain.. For professionals working in the chemical and metallurgical industries, transport, construction, agriculture, as well as for a wide range of readers interested in environmental issues . Atmospheric emissions of pollutants precursors of acid rain. Contamination assessment. Dynamics of changes in the amount of harmful emissions from various sources and their structure. Sulphur compounds from anthropogenic and natural sources. Nitrogen compounds from anthropogenic and natural sources. Volatile organic compounds from anthropogenic and natural sources. Other substances. Atmospheric processes leading to formation. acid rain. Features of acid rain prediction. Reactions occurring in the atmosphere . Absorption of gaseous products. Main Characteristics of Acid Rain Components and Associated Gases. Composition of acid rain. Acid mists and clouds. Acid Rain and Forests . Types of Forests . Effects of pollution on different tree species. Changes in soil composition and activity of soil microorganisms. Acid rain and crop yields. Effect of major acid rain components on crop yields. Assessment of the harmful effects of pollution. Mechanism of action of anthropogenic pollutants . Acid rain and water system . Acidity of internal water bodies . Processes causing acidification of inland water bodies. Soil and water processes . Acidity of water and biota of water systems. Regulation of the acidity of inland water bodies . Mercury accumulation in fish. State of the World's Oceans. Soil and water pollution by plant protection products. [/b]Acid rains and materials[[/b]. Atmospheric resistance of materials. Effects of acid rain and gases on metals . Effects of acid rain on structures. Effects of acid rain and gases on the durability of coatings. Effects of ozone on the aging process of elastomers. Human damage by anthropogenic pollution. Air Pollution and Human Health . The main properties of harmful substances . Effects of pollutants on the respiratory system . Quality of drinking water . Effects of anthropogenic pollution on visibility. Protection of the atmosphere from pollution. Application of low-sulfur coals . Coal cleaning. Use of powdered coal with desulfurization of waste flue gases. Integrated combined coal gasification systems. Reduction of Nitrogen Oxides . Reduction of emissions from motor vehicles. Other ways to reduce the concentration of harmful substances. Problems of protection of atmosphere of large cities.