How is Sweden affected by acid rain?

Swedish forests threatened by acid rain. February 3, 1993. Issue. 86. By Christina Jutterstrm. STOCKHOLM 197> The most shocking thing bout the damage to the forests is that it has occurred so quickly and extensively. read more

Ten years ago the same kind of damage was apparent over much of southern Sweden. According to the most recent studies,the damage in Skne and Halland [in southern Sweden] has doubled over the last five years. read more

The effects of acid rain has been clearly detectable in south and middle Sweden since the late 1960s. Different experiments to protect waters and forests from it has been tried ever since. read more

Acid rain makes lakes and streams acidic. The acid kills fish eggs and makes fish sick and cases where the acidic content is too high, fishes cannot survive. The fact Norway and Sweden rely heavily on fish as a major food source, their economies are badly affected. Experts say 10,000 of the 18,000 lakes in Sweden are affected with 4,000 are seriously damage. read more