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April 22, 2011

Black Carbon -- Changing Planet

Black Carbon

Black carbon, composed of tiny particles of soot, is produced whenever organic substances like fossil fuels, firewood or coal is incompletely burned. These particles are polluting the air and causing serious health and environmental concerns for people around the world.

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