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sulfur dioxide  

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  • Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is an important component of the atmosphere, present as the result of both natural and human activity. Although it is a primary pollutant, causing respiratory irritation and damage to plants, it is the secondary pollutants produced from SO2 that are particularly important in connection with global climate change. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Warming & Climate Change; Sulfur Dioxide]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/sulfur_dioxide

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