There is also a concern about the impact of acid rain on forest soils. .
There are also economic implications to acid rain, acidic particles are known to contribute to the corrosion of metals and deterioration of stone buildings and paint on cars. "The corrosion seriously depreciates the value of buildings and goods which are a value to society e.g. old buildings which have to be maintained more due to the increase and effects of acid rain, like statues features becoming less deformed and rounded-(Miller). Some manufacturers of motor vehicles have had top paint their cars with acid resistant paint which can protect the car against the corrosive affects of acid rain, at an average cost of 5 per car produced in the Scandinavian countries which is a total of £61 million per year on top of all new cars sold in the Scandinavian countries. However certain regulations have been introduced to prevent future increases in damages to materials, "the acid rain program- will try to reduce emissions of so2 ,the benefits of this program are measured, by the costs now of repair or damage since the program was introduced. .
There are moreeffects of acid rain one is that the health of the general population of a country seems to be worsening due to the air born acidic particles, so2 has now been regulated by the "clean air act in 1990,when sulphur dioxide interacts in the atmosphere to form sulphur aerosols, which may be transported long distances through the air, most of these aerosols then being inhaled and lung conditions e.g. asthma and bronchial conditions are a result of the so2 emissions-(Saign). In 2010 when the benefits of the "clean air act- have been realised then there will be decreased mortality, hospital admissions and emergency room visits. The clean air act is an international agreement which is set by the environment council which meet and discuss global environmental issues e.