Chemist Discovers the Elusive Chemical Middleman That Removes Acid Rain
Friday, August 29, 2008 - 13:42
in Earth & Climate
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers have discovered the middleman in the complex chemical reaction that is essential to the atmosphere's ability to break down pollutants, especially the compounds that cause acid rain. The study improves the basic understanding of the chemical removal of acid rain and will allow scientists to better model how pollutants are removed from the atmosphere and to predict potential environmental conditions.
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