Ignoring all the clear messages to reduce nitrogen oxide emission will have lasting consequences that will not only affect you but also future generations. One immediate effect is acid rain. It forms when nitrogen oxide particles are absorbed by water particles that then precipitate. This acid rain can reach lakes and other organisms that cannot tolerate lower pH levels. A lowering of pH levels in these places will cause a chain reaction that will affect the whole ecosystem.

            An increase of nitrogen in coastal water is part of the reason why fish populations are falling and forests are decreasing in density. Trees are earth’s first defense against the rising carbon pollution, losing them will cause higher temperatures. Additionally, many bird species and other small creatures depend on trees to live. It is vital that every individual does their part to reduce nitrogen oxide pollution. For other effects of Nitrogen oxide pollution, click here.