Question

Explain some of the ways to control acid rain.

Answer 1

Formation of acid rain can be reduced in the following ways:
(a) Automobile engines should be designed to have greater efficiencies to help reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.
(b) Efficiency of power plants should be increased so as to reduce wastes containing sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
(c) Increased penalties should be imposed on industries that do not meet air pollution standards and guidelines.
(d) Increased incentives ​should be provided to industries that meet air pollution guidelines.
(e) Funding of alternative energy sources should be increased.
(f) Tax incentives should be provided to companies that use alternative energy sources.