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Brown cloud over Denver caused by air pollution

(Photo Credit:  EPA https://www.epa.gov/unix0008/about_region8/progresshome/programs/air/visibility/visibility.html.)

Air pollution is one or more chemicals in high enough concentration in the air to be harmful to humans, animals, plants and materials. Excess heat and noise are considered pollutants.

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