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Identify methods to lessen the impact of acid rain, specifically by lowering sulfur dioxide emissions through the use of low-sulfur fuels.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined Scienceof the environmentSupplement content

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This point belongs to Air quality and climate, especially Air quality and climate outcomes.
You need to be able to identify methods to lessen the impact of acid rain, specifically by lowering sulfur dioxide emissions through the use of low-sulfur fuels.
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Acid rain can lead to the acidification of lakes and streams, harming aquatic life and disrupting ecosystems.

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Discuss the methods to reduce acid rain and their effectiveness.
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