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Sahara dust, sea spray and fires contribute to bad air quality

News Published 10 Jul 2012 Last modified 21 Jun 2016

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Human activities are the main cause of poor air quality, but natural sources of air pollution also play a role. A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) considers how particulate matter from these natural sources affects the air we breathe.