Excessive amounts of lead in the atmosphere is the main cause of brain damage, especially by children. However the main cause of our air pollution is power plants. Many of them are closed today, and have been compensated by hydro power - stations. Today we have a nuclear power - station in Jaslovske Bohunice, in Western Slovakia. Acid rain causes the pollution of rivers and lakes, the forests die away, killing fish and other water animals.
Acid rain damages the soil too.
When there is a lot if it in the soil it causes a greater concentration of lead and heavy metals. This is why the soil is in worse conditions than it was in the past. Overall, the plants are unhealthy for mankind and animals. People have to think about our environment, because it is not getting better. It will not get better in the next few years.