Map Predicting Rise in Reactive Nitrogen Oxide Pollution from Climate Change (IMAGE)

Indiana University

Map Predicting Rise in Reactive Nitrogen Oxide Pollution from Climate Change

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IU scientists predict higher levels of harmful reactive nitrogen oxides in the Midwest, Mississippi River corridor and eastern United States (in red) based on the location of forests whose trees enhance the activity of soil bacteria that release these chemicals.

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