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Saturday, November 7, 2009

Lightning's 'NOx-ious' Impact On Pollution, Climate

More than 1.2 billion lightning flashes occur around the world every year. Each of those billion lightning flashes produces a puff of nitrogen oxide gas ...  > full story

Nitrogen Loss Threatens Desert Plant Life, Study Shows

As the climate gets warmer, arid soils lose nitrogen as gas, reports a new study. That could lead to deserts with even less plant life than they sustain today, say ...  > full story

Common Plants Can Eliminate Indoor Air Pollutants

Air quality in homes and offices is becoming a major health concern. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in indoor air emanate from adhesives, furnishings, ...  > full story

Airborne Nitrogen Shifts Aquatic Nutrient Limitation In Pristine Lakes

The impact of airborne nitrogen released from the burning of fossil fuels and wide-spread use of fertilizers in agriculture ...  > full story
 

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