The Interaction of Air Quality to Acid Rain: An Unexplored Nexus

Abstract

From an ethical standpoint, the intricate connection between acid rain and air quality—both of which are caused by human actions like burning fossil fuels—is examined. These environmental problems harm ecosystems and human health and have similar sources of pollution. The study aims to better understand the relationship of air quality to the occurrence of acid rain by taking this ethical point of view into account. In this study, we employed a comprehensive literature review spanning various academic papers and sources surrounding areas of acid rain and air pollution. The finding shows that acid rain is primarily linked to subpar air quality, marked by increased levels of pollutants like PM2.5, NOx, and VOCs. The reduction in air pollution during holidays suggests a significant contribution of human activities to the resulting PM2.5 concentration, which is characteristic of Acid Rain. However, other factors also contribute to acid rain such as location, methodology, or other natural events. Although seasonal factor also plays a role in acid rain, some areas that have heavy city traffic shows elevated H+ levels during both the dry and wet seasons. On the flip side, acid rain worsens air pollution by harming water sources and releasing specific chemicals into the atmosphere, highlighting the connection between environmental and health issues.