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Nitrogen Dioxide & Sulfur Dioxide What are they? Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) are both parts of smog (which is usually not visible in South Carolina) and acid rain. Sulfur dioxide comes from the burning of coal and oil. It is very smelly. The main sources of SO2 are power plants. Nitrogen dioxide comes from the burning of fossil fuels (like gasoline). The main sources of NO2 are cars, trucks, and power plants. What are the health effects of SO2 and NO2? • SO2 and NO2 both can cause lung disease. • NO2 can also increase your chances of getting viruses. • SO2 can cause eye irritation and burning of the skin. How is acid rain formed? Acid rain is formed high up in the atmosphere when SO2 and NO2 combine with water and sunlight. When this reaction forms acid it falls to the ground in the form of acid rain or snow. What are the environmental effects of acid rain? • harmful to plant life • harmful to aquatic life • causes damage to forests • causes damage to vegetation • corrodes statues and monuments How can you protect the environment from acid rain? • Carpool, walk, or bike whenever possible to decrease emissions from automobile exhaust. • Conserve electricity. • Keep cars well tuned and maintained. For more information, visit: http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/baq/AirPollutants/effects.asp http://www.epa.gov/air/sulfurdioxide/ http://www.epa.gov/air/nitrogenoxides/ DHEC’s Bureau of Air Quality, Innovations Section provides information on environmental topics. Readers are encouraged to reproduce this material. For more information about air quality issues, please call (803) 898-4123 or visit our website at www.scdhec.gov/baq. Please send written correspondence to: DHEC’s Bureau of Air Quality, Innovations Section, 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201. CR-008071 4/11.

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