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‘The Biggest Fireworks Show’ Means More Air Pollution This Fourth Of July

Source: WAMU

Fireworks displays can be an awe-inspiring symbol of the United States’ independence. However, these chemical explosions could potentially release hazardous particles into the air. Read the article to learn more.

This entry was posted in Building a Democracy and tagged People, Science & Nature on August 1, 2019 by Daniella Navarro.

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