Glossary Glossary Access for all - Development in the built or natural environment which allows accessibility for all users, from those with pushchairs and in wheelchairs to those with mobility problems.
Acid rain Is a form of air pollution which can cause widespread environmental damage.
It results from burning fuels like coal and oil which releases oxides of sulphur and nitrogen. These combine with atmospheric moisture to yield sulphuric and nitric acids. It is believed that acid rain is the main cause of the expanding patches of bald peat on our moorland. Biodiversity is the new word used to describe the range of living things that exist in the world, or a particular place. Sadly, due to man's interference world biodiversity is reducing rapidly.