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Pine-Tree Gases, Human Emissions Combine To Worsen Air Pollution

DEC 18, 2012
Unhealthy chemistry between tree gases and human sources can make air more harmful to breathe.
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Pine-Tree Gases, Human Emissions Combine to Worsen Air Pollution

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  1. Emission - To release into the atmosphere.
  2. Fine particulate matter - Dust or soot or other small particles suspended in the atmosphere, often contribution to pollution.
  3. Pollution - Foreign or natural substances introduced into the environment with potentially harmful effects.

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