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Desert dust in Europe is increasing with implications for health and solar energy installations

Desert dust in Europe is increasing with implications for health and solar energy installations
Phys.org Wednesday 15 July 2026, 15:00 UTC 1 min read
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While particulate matter air pollution from human activity in transportation, households and industry is decreasing in Europe, thanks to strict regulations, another source is developing in the opposite direction: desert dust.

While particulate matter air pollution from human activity in transportation, households and industry is decreasing in Europe, thanks to strict regulations, another source is developing in the opposite direction: desert dust.
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