FINDINGS

02 Indian officials have tried to

reduce the effects of pollution on the “All journeys have
Taj Mahal by restricting nearby traffic
and limiting local industrial emissions.
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Chemical reactions are an integral part
of technology, of culture, and indeed of life
itself. Burning fuels, smelting iron, making
glassand pottery, brewing beer, and
making wine and cheese are among many
examples of activities incorporating
chemical reactions that have been known
and used for thousands of years.
Chemical reactions abound in the geology
of Earth, in the atmosphere and oceans,
and in a vast array of complicated
processes that occur in all living systems.
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Findings
01 Scientists have conclude that black
carbon and brown carbon from the
burning of trash and fuels are among
the primary pollutants tarnishing the
monument of love.
Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction
that begins when compounds like sulfur
dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into
the air. Human activities are the main cause
of acid rain. Over the past few decades,
humans have released so many different
chemicals into the air that they have changed
the mix of gases in the atmosphere. Power
plants release the majority of sulfur dioxide
and much of the nitrogen oxides when they
burn fossil fuels, such as coal, to produce
electricity. In addition, the exhaust from cars,
trucks, and buses releases nitrogen oxides
and sulfur dioxide into the air. These
pollutants cause acid rain.
Effects of acid rain
Acid rain washes away nutrients needed for the
growth of plants. Thus, acid rain causes great
damage to plants. It also causes respiratory
disorders in humans. Acid rain falling onto the earth
finally flows into rivers and lakes. After reaching
rivers and other bodies, they cause severe damage
to the plant and animal life in aquatic system. It
affects buildings and structures, especially those
made of metal or stone. The Taj Mahal in India has
been seriously affected by acid rain.
Effects of acid rain on Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is situated in Agra. The air in this
place contains serious levels of sulphur and
nitrogen oxides. This is due to the large number
of power plants and industries set up around this
area. All these led to acid rain. Acid rain reacted
with the marble (calcium carbonate) of Taj
Mahal. This caused damage to this wonderful
structure, which had attracted many people from
different parts of the world.