What We Learned from Acid Rain.

ACID rain; SULFUR dioxide; BIPARTISANSHIP; TREATIES; CLIMATE change

The article discusses how the global community successfully addressed the issue of acid rain in the 1990s and draws lessons from this experience to tackle climate change today. Acid rain, caused by sulfur dioxide emissions from burning coal, was a significant environmental concern that affected multiple countries. Through international agreements, emissions limits, and the adoption of desulfurization technologies, countries were able to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions by significant percentages. The article emphasizes the importance of affordable low-carbon technologies, the evolution of climate agreements over time, and the need for bipartisan support and leadership in addressing environmental issues. [Extracted from the article]

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