Beijing's isoprene-emitting trees highlight ozone risks in greener, hotter cities

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Amid current heat waves, urban greening is once again moving to the center of public debate. Greener cities are generally expected to have cleaner air because trees capture airborne particles, absorb gaseous pollutants and cool urban neighborhoods. But trees also emit biogenic vo

Amid current heat waves, urban greening is once again moving to the center of public debate. Greener cities are generally expected to have cleaner air because trees capture airborne particles, absorb gaseous pollutants and cool urban neighborhoods. But trees also emit biogenic vo This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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