Pollution reduces flowers’ fragrance
Air pollution is decreasing the fragrance of flowers around us and making it difficult for insects to find them.
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Name: Tracy Anderson
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Air pollution is decreasing the fragrance of flowers around us and making it difficult for insects to find them.
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