ABSTRACT

This title, first published in 1987, provides an authoritative account of both the science and the politics of acid rain. Chris Park places the debates surrounding acid rain in context, and examines the full implications of scientific studies and the effects of acid rain on surface waters, soils and buildings. Evidence is drawn from around the world, including an examination of the damage in Scandinavia and Germany and the effects of acid rain in the U.K. and U.S.A. A comprehensive and relevant work, this is an important guide for students of geography, environment and sustainability and energy policy.

part I

The Problem of Acid Rain

chapter 1|21 pages

The Acid Rain Debate in Context

‘Long to reign over us …'

chapter 2|29 pages

Sources, Patterns, and Processes

‘The answer is blowing in the wind'

part II|81 pages

The Science of Acid Rain

chapter 3|16 pages

Scientific Complexities

chapter 4|22 pages

Effects on Surface Waters

‘Down by the riversid…'

chapter 5|23 pages

Effects on Soils and Vegetation

‘Deep in the forest…'

chapter 6|18 pages

Effects on Buildings and Humans

Palaces and people…

part III|22 pages

The Technology of Acid Rain

chapter 7|20 pages

Cures and Remedies

‘We have the technology…'

part IV|90 pages

The Politics of Acid Rain

chapter 8|32 pages

International Concern and Initiatives

The acid rain storm …

chapter 9|31 pages

Acid Rain in the United States

Gripes of wrath…

chapter 10|25 pages

Acid Rain in Britain

‘Not guilty, m'Lord…