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Acid rain: what we know, what we did, what we will do
Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Ontario
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Atmospheric Chemistry
- Ecology
Background:
- Ontario is a significant source of acid gas emissions and a recipient of acid rain.
- Acid rain poses considerable environmental risks to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in the province.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review Ontario's role in addressing acid rain.
- To summarize scientific understanding of acid rain deposition and its impacts.
- To detail government initiatives for emission reduction.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical government legislation and programs.
- Analysis of scientific data on acid rain deposition and environmental effects.
- Examination of emission reduction strategies and technological advancements.
Main Results:
- Ontario has a history of successful acid gas emission reductions through legislation.
- The Countdown Acid Rain program mandates significant sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission cuts.
- Despite reductions, transboundary pollution necessitates U.S. abatement efforts for full environmental protection.
Conclusions:
- Ontario has made substantial progress in reducing acid gas emissions.
- Continued international cooperation, particularly with the U.S., is crucial for mitigating acid rain impacts.
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