Urban Centers With Most Polluted Air: North East Of Barcelona And South East Of Madrid
Monday, April 20, 2009 - 18:14
in Earth & Climate
During the summer, the southern region of the Mediterranean basin, where Spain is found, frequently experiences high levels of chemical pollutants in the air. Researchers have studied the contribution of atmospheric processes during the hottest months of the year and have concluded that the areas leeward of Barcelona and Madrid have the poorest air quality levels.
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