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Southern Oxidants Study forcuses on air pollution
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Air pollution and its effects take a toll on the whole country, but especially in areas that are hot and humid. It can damage crops and forests and affect human health and scenic visibility. This summer, scientists from government and academia pooled their resources in an air quality study that will provide a better understanding of the basic chemical, meteorological, and transport processes that cause air pollution.
The Southern Oxidants Study (SOS) is a cooperative effort among univ...
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