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Scientists track impact of Asian dust and pollution on clouds, climate change
04-19-2007 · EurekAlert!Scientists using one of the nation's newest and most capable research aircraft are launching a far-reaching field project this month to study plumes of airborne dust and pollutants that originate in Asia and journey to North America.
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