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What is Ground-level Ozone and Why it’s Harmful

Ground-level ozone, or smog, results from a chemical reaction between nitrogen ox­ides (emitted from cars and power plants) and volatile organic compounds (emitted from paints and solvents) in the presence of heat and sunlight. Ozone causes or aggravates asthma and … Continue reading

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