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An Analysis of Issues Concerning "Acid Rain"

RCED-85-13 Published: Dec 11, 1984. Publicly Released: Dec 11, 1984.
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GAO examined the issues involved in the decision on controlling acid deposition, or acid rain. GAO also examined: (1) whether available scientific information could indicate clearly the appropriateness of beginning control action; and (2) the current state of knowledge on the subject.

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