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Through fossils fuels being burnt which release sulphar dioxide and/or

nitrogen oxide into the atmosphere which then condenses in clouds to form acid rain.

Less harmful and acidic acid rain is from carbon dioxide. This acid rain is present everywhere and happens naturally.

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