What problems are caused by acid rain?

Acid rain causes a range of problems. Acid rain:

• increases the acidity levels of rivers, lakes and seas. This can kill aquatic life. Acid rain increases the acidity levels of soils. This can kill vegetation.
• has been found to destroy the roots and leaves of forests in Germany and Scandinavia have been destroyed as the result of acid rain emissions from the UK
• can erode buildings and monuments (particularly if they are made from limestone)