Acidification of lakes and watercourses in a global perspective

摘要: In the approximately 10,000 years since last ice age, human activities have caused far more extensive acidification in Europe and North America than natural processes. Only 5–10% of present acidifying load comes from sources. The majority anthropogenic consists sulphur emissions electricity heat generation. several areas, airborne nitrogen forestry also play a significant role; is on increase, while role declining.