Does acid rain make new substances?

Over the past few decades, humans have released so many different chemicals into the air that they have changed the mix of gases in the atmosphere. ... In addition, the exhaust from cars, trucks, and buses releases nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide into the air.

answer is: nuclear fusion produces elements that are heavier than helium.

nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.  

for example, fusion of hydrogen atoms at the sun.  

this fusion nuclear reaction is in the inner core of the sun and hydrogen (atomic number 1) is conveted into helium (atomic number 2).  

the inner core is the central region of the sun and all solar energy is produced in the core by nuclear fusion.