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Pesky Kudzu Vines Could Increase Ozone Pollution
By Andrea Thompson published
Major kudzu invasion could cause more ozone pollution, study finds.
Asian Monsoons Spread Pollutants
By Live Science Staff published
Monsoon circulations pull pollutants into upper layer of atmosphere where longer-lived, travel globally.

Air Pollution Slows Down Women Marathoners
By Live Science Staff published
Dirty air could hinder the performance of women in marathons.

Smog Stresses Skin Cells
By Live Science Staff published
Smog is nasty enough in the atmosphere, and now research suggests it damages human skin cells as well.

The Stranglehold of Weather on Beijing's Air Quality
By Andrea Thompson published
Beijing's efforts to control air pollution help, but aren't main influence on pollution levels.

Study: Flowers Losing Smell
By Live Science Staff published
Air pollution takes up flower scent molecules used by bees to find food.

Study: Higher Gas Prices Save Lives
By Live Science Staff published
Higher fuel prices may reduce deaths related to crashes and air pollution.

Solar Power's Greenhouse Emissions Measured
By Charles Q. Choi published
Making solar cells produces fewer air pollutants than coal and oil power plants.
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