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Nitrogen oxide pollution, created during the combustion of fossil fuels, tends to be elevated in areas with a lot of industrial activity and vehicle traffic. These reactive gases contribute to acid rain, smog, and ground-level ozone. For some time now, the public health community has linked nitrogen oxide exposure to respiratory ailments, like asthma. (more…)