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Ozone damage

In addition to the effects on human health, ozone is known to adversely affect the environment in many ways. These effects include

  • reduced yield for commodity crops
  • damage to urban grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees
  • reduced yield in tree seedlings and non-commercial forests
  • increased susceptibility of plants to pests
  • materials damage
  • reduced visibility

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