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Acid Deposition: Environmental, Economic, and Policy Issues

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  • © 1985

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Editors:
  1. Donald D. Adams

    1. Center for Earth and Environmental Science, State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, USA

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  2. Walter P. Page

    1. Center for Business and Economics, State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, USA

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Table of contents (27 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    1. Acid Deposition: A National Problem

      • George R. Hendrey
      Pages 1-15

  3. Atmospheric Processes and Transport

    1. Atmospheric Acidification Chemistry: A Review

      • Jack L. Durham, Kenneth L. Demerjian
      Pages 17-30

    2. SO2 Oxidation in Summertime Cloud Water at Whiteface Mountain

      • Scott E. McLaren, John A. Kadlecek, Volker A. Mohnen
      Pages 31-48

    3. Snow as an Indicator of Atmospheric Fluoride Contamination

      • Marcel Ouellet, H. Gerald Jones
      Pages 49-58

    4. Methods for Diagnosing the Sources of Acid Deposition

      • Perry J. Samson
      Pages 59-74

    5. The use of Long Range Transport Models in Determining Emission Control Strategies for Acid Deposition

      • Roderick W. Shaw
      Pages 75-94

  4. Environmental Impacts to Aquatic Ecosystems and Processes

    1. The Sedimentary Record of Atmospheric Pollution in Jerseyfield Lake, Adirondack Mountains, New York

      • Stephen A. Norton
      Pages 95-107

    2. Transformation of Nitric, Sulfuric, and Organic Acids on the Bickford Reservoir Watershed

      • Harold F. Hemond, Keith N. Eshleman
      Pages 109-123

    3. The Effects of Acid Precipitation on Ground Water Quality

      • David M. Nielsen, Gillian L. Yeates, Catherine M. Ferry
      Pages 125-142

    4. Alkalinity and Trace Metal Content of Drinking Water in Areas of New York State Susceptible to Acidic Deposition

      • G. Wolfgang Fuhs, Rolf A. Olsen, Anthony Bucciffero
      Pages 143-162

    5. Effects of Acidification on the Primary Producers of Softwater Lakes

      • Charles W. Boylen
      Pages 163-182

    6. Acidification Impacts on Fish Populations: A Review

      • Joan P. Baker, Carl L. Schofield
      Pages 183-221

  5. Environmental Impacts to Terrestrial Ecosystems and Processes

    1. Acid Deposition and Forest Soils: Potential Impacts and Sensitivity

      • Ivan J. Fernandez
      Pages 223-239

    2. Acid Rain Interactions with Leaf Surfaces: A Review

      • David S. Shriner, J. William Johnston Jr.
      Pages 241-253

    3. Forest Vulnerability and the Cumulative Effects of Acid Deposition

      • George H. Tomlinson
      Pages 255-282

    4. Atmospheric Deposition and Ionic Movement in Adirondack Forests

      • Dudley J. Raynal, Frances S. Raleigh, Alfred V. Mollitor
      Pages 283-302

    5. Effect of Acidity and Metal Ions on Water Movement Through Red Spruce

      • Richard M. Klein
      Pages 303-322

    6. Productivity of Field-Grown Soybeans (Amsoy and Williams) Exposed to Simulated Acidic Rain

      • Lance S. Evans, Keith F. Lewin, Mitchell J. Patti
      Pages 323-339

  6. Economic Impacts

    1. Acid Deposition: A Decision Framework that Includes Uncertainty

      • D. Warner North, William E. Balson, Dean W. Boyd
      Pages 341-357
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About this book

Concern about acid deposition, commonly referred to as acid rain, as a widespread pollution problem with severe ecological consequences has heightened public awareness. Many authorities fear that acid deposition may be the worst environmental crisis of our industrialized society because of both the global implications and possible widespread, irreversible damage to lakes, soils, and forested ecosystems. Neither state nor international boundaries are exempt from the transport and deposition of airborne pollutants resulting from local and distant emission sources. The dilemma and debate will continue as long as society requires fossil fuels for its energy needs without regard to emission constraints. This book started as a modest attempt to provide a status report on atmospheric transport, the chemical processes which produce acidifying agents, and resultant ecological and economic consequences. The materials in this book have been substantially revised from those presented at the conference in 1983. It became obvious that additional chapters were required when sudden and profound changes occurring in European forests were reported. It is felt that perhaps such damages could be an early warning to forested ecosystems in the northeastern United States and Canada as well as other places throughout the world. Most importantly, it is essential that gained scientific knowledge be translated into required legislation - a section on Policy Issues was incorporated to address these concerns. It is hoped that the reader will become informed and concerned enough to be involved in ll this IIglobal debate. Donald D. Adams Halter P.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Center for Earth and Environmental Science, State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, USA

    Donald D. Adams

  • Center for Business and Economics, State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, USA

    Walter P. Page

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Acid Deposition: Environmental, Economic, and Policy Issues

  • Editors: Donald D. Adams, Walter P. Page

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-8350-9

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Plenum Press, New York 1985

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4615-8352-3Published: 19 January 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4615-8350-9Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 560

  • Topics: Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution

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