Germany faces issues with acid rain and air pollution from vehicles and coal burning industries. Acid rain has destroyed 1/4 of the Black Forest and harmed the timber economy. The government is working to meet EU standards and establish nature preserves. The UK experiences air pollution from its nearly 30 million vehicles. "London Fog" combines with vehicle emissions to form smog, causing lung problems. The government regulates industries, tightened emissions standards, and aims to increase recycling to reduce pollution. In 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine exploded during a safety test, releasing radiation over Belarus, Russia and Europe. Over 200,000 people evacuated and radioactive debris contaminated the environment. The exclusion zone remains highly