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Updated: 04:02 PM EDT 20:02 GMT -- 3 May 2001
Study: Atmosphere losing ability to clean itself

Study: Atmosphere losing ability to clean itself

A compound that naturally rids the air of pollutants has become increasingly scarce in the global atmosphere in the past decade, according to a new scientific report. Evidence suggests that human activities contributed to the decline of the natural air cleanser, while other findings left the scientists puzzled.

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