How could burning high-sulfur coal in a power plant harm a forest hundreds of kilometers away?

Answer 1

The burning of high sulfur coal is instrumental in the production of "Acid Rain" which can harm the forests. The smoke and soot is carried for miles before it falls in the rain.

Answer 2

Burning high-sulfur coal in a power plant can release sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, where it reacts with water vapor to form sulfuric acid. This can then be carried by winds over long distances before being deposited onto the forest as acid rain, which can harm the vegetation, soil, and water quality over time.