1 The problem Acid Rain So, the air that we breathe becomes polluted. and power stations burn coal and emit toxic fumes. The problem starts here. Cars burn petrol, factories 2 Air pollution & acid rain This pollution is gathered in clouds and with the oxygen and water in the atmosphere it becomes acid. The winds carry the polluted clouds across long distances, far 1). on trees, houses, buildings, cars, clothes, everywhere! When it rains, this pollution lands there is actually 'acid fog', This is called acid rain, 2) snow' and 'sleet' in the same way! 3 Water and soil pollution When acid rain falls into lakes, streams, rivers and seas, 8a Acid rain 3) buildings and objects. they become toxic. This is water pollution and it harms, kills or wipes out fish and plant species. When acid rain flows through the soil, it poisons trees and plants. ... causes serious damage to important 4 Good news The good news is that governments have been trying to reduce the air pollution that causes acid rain. 4)..... industries have been using new technologies for some time to help make factory smoke less our homes. harmful to the environment. But we need to do more! We can help reduce the amount of acid rain by using 5) ..... cars less or by using solar power to heat