Air Quality Testers

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Description

Lichens and mosses are important indicators of airborne pollutants in the arctic. Since they absorb all the water they need from precipitation, they also absorb POPS - persistant organic pollutants - which help scientists quantify air pollution.

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Created

9/1/2012

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