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Also Known As	sulphur dioxide

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Weathered statue with a damaged face and surface, showing significant erosion from acid rain and pollution.

Two pie charts compare sources of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions contributing to acid rain. The first chart shows electric utilities produce 66% of SO2, other sources 29%, and vehicles 5%. The second chart shows vehicles produce 58% of NOx, other sources 24%, and electric utilities 18%.

New York City skyline tinted orange from wildfire smoke.

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Joseph Priestley

Joseph Priestley

English clergyman and scientist