Germany faces environmental issues of acid rain due to air pollution from coal burning industries and 43 million cars. Acid rain harms forests and the economy. The government is working to meet EU standards to address this. The UK also struggles with air pollution from 30 million vehicles. Smog levels have decreased due to emissions regulations but air quality issues remain. In 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine released radiation over many countries after reactor explosions and fires. It caused widespread environmental damage and health problems.