High ozone levels in tropical Pacific caused by fires burning in Africa and Asia
Study indicates ‘biomass burning’ may play a larger role in climate change than previously realised.
Study indicates ‘biomass burning’ may play a larger role in climate change than previously realised.
New analysis shows that pollution from human activity in East Asia is having a negative effect on air quality in tropical rainforests thousands of kilometres away, and could harm the ozone layer if levels continue to increase.
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