ABSTRACT
Acid rainfall, which is more and more frequent and very harmful to the environment, is due primarily to atmospheric pollution by significant quantities of SOx and NOx. released by various point sources. The most important SOx source is considered to be the sulfur-containing solid and liquid fossil fuels used in large quantities in thermopower stations. Second in degree is the chemical industry, particularly the sulfuric acid industry, which creates adverse effects primarily in atmospheric pollution, but rivers and soils can be contaminated as well.
