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install in their plants. It also called for a 10% reduction of nitrogen oxides by the same year. Another alternative would be to use alternate sources of energy. Coal, oil, and natural gas account for 75% of the worlds energy requirements. These are not replaceable sources of energy, and may eventually run out. Renewable sources are a recommended alternate to certain forms of energy production. Hydro-electric, wave and tidal power use the power of water to turn turbines. It produces 25% of the world?s electricity. Geothermal energy is produced using natural heat from inside the earth?s crust. Wind power, from windmills produce the least amount of energy due to the unpredictability of the weather. Nuclear energy is a very efficient source of clean power, yet causes much fear of

accidents or disposal of nuclear waste. Hydro-electric is the most effective source of pollution-free energy, that causes little damage to the environment. Scientists and governments should look at more effective ways to produce energy and conserve the environment. BIBILOGRAPHY Books Acid Rain, ? 1989, Wayland Publishers Ltd., East Sussex, England. Kay, Kathleen – Acid Rain, ? 1983, Franklin Watts, New York. Howard, Ross and Perley Poisoned Skies, ? 1991, Stoddart Publishing Co. Ltd., Toronto. Kahan Web Sites www.ns.ec.gc.ca/aeb/ssd/acid/acidfaq.html www.ns.doe.ca/aeb/ssd/acid/poster1.html www.ns.doe.ca/aeb/ssd/acid/index.html www.econet.apc.org/acidrain/ www.gov.nb.ca/environm/operatin/air/acidrain.htm