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Urban Trees Exacerbate City Air Pollution by 52%, New Study Reveals
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Urban Trees Exacerbate City Air Pollution by 52%, New Study Reveals

A groundbreaking study in Science Advances reveals that common urban trees like willows and poplars significantly contribute to ozone pollution in cities, accounting for 52% of ozone-forming chemicals. This challenges the perception of trees as solely beneficial for urban air quality and highlights the complex interplay between vegetation, emissions, and rising global temperatures.