Israeli air strikes targeted an oil storage facility in Tehran on Saturday night, according to reports.

This rain would include acids but also likely many other pollutants harmful to humans and the environment. It may be worse than the term ‘acid rain’ conveys.

Iran’s Red Crescent warned that toxic rain may fall over Tehran after Israeli strikes on oil facilities released hazardous chemicals into the air. Residents reported dark skies and oily rain, while authorities urged people to stay indoors as the US–Israel conflict with Iran entered its ninth day.

The United States could see the return of toxic acid rain, an environmental problem thought to have been solved decades ago, due to the White House's rollback of pollution protections, according to an expert. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans ...

The beauty of the Adirondacks is now threatened by climate change (see the Climate Change station). However, this is not the first threat the Adirondacks have faced. Beginning in the 1970s and 80s, acid precipitation has impacted the Adirondacks and many ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Acid rain is a serious environmental problem caused by air pollution. It forms when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the atmosphere, mainly from burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas in power plants, factories ...

Not all rain is created equal. Imagine rain that doesn’t just water the plants, but can actually damage them. That’s the reality of acid rain. Acid rain refers to any form of precipitation, rain, snow, sleet, or even fog, that contains elevated levels ...

Why you can’t trust economic advice from big business. By Paul Krugman Forests are a source of inspiration, respite and wealth in Germany. Now, people are fighting to save them from drought and illness. By Melissa Eddy This week: Do we still have an acid ...