In the late twentieth century, fossil-fuel pollutants such as those from natural gas, coal, and oil mixed with atmospheric moisture to create what environmental problem?

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Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from the burning of fossil fuels, which react with water vapor in the atmosphere to form acids. This phenomenon was particularly noted in the late twentieth century for its harmful effects on forests, freshwater bodies, and even man-made structures.

In the Late Twentieth Century, Fossil-Fuel Pollutants Such as Those