Impact and Composition of Acid Rain in East Asia Regions
Owing to severe effects on ecosystems, acid rain has transformed into a pressing global environmental issue. This paper provides an in-depth discussion of the acid rain problem in East Asia, analyzes the causes and effects of acid rain from various aspects and proposes strategies to mitigate the serious threat it poses to the environment and human life. The results of the study show that the acid rain problem in the region is extremely harmful, mainly due to factors such as rapid economic and population growth and complex geographic features. The impacts of acid rain are far-reaching, negatively affecting ecosystems, agricultural production, building structures and human well-being. Despite the positive changes in some acid rain-related environmental policies, the overall situation is still severe. To tackle this issue, various strategies are put forward, including measures for reducing pollutant emissions, promoting the transition to clean energy sources and strengthening ecological protection. The long-term effects of acid rain are far-reaching, not only destabilizing ecosystems and posing risks to human health, but also altering the chemical composition of soils, destroying the habitat of aquatic organisms, and disturbing the balance of greenhouse gases. Because of these threats, further research on acid rain is urgent.
Authors
- Ziyan Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6094-3737)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Theoretical and Natural Science
- Published
- 2025-05-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-8818/2025.23011
- Primary Topic
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00