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  2. Reflective surfaces (climate engineering) - Wikipedia

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    In the summer the farmers whitewash these roofs to cool their plants down. When sunlight falls on a white roof much of it is reflected and passes back through the atmosphere into space. But when sunlight falls on a dark roof most of the light is absorbed and re-radiated as much longer wavelengths, which are absorbed by the atmosphere.

  3. Trees might actually make summer air pollution even worse

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  4. List of pests and diseases of roses - Wikipedia

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    Pre-emergent herbicides contacting the plants' root system via the soil will cause yellowing foliage. Effects of soil borne herbicide may take several years to clear. [1] Bare-root roses: Plant in late autumn at leaf fall, and from late winter to early spring, before growth resumes. Avoid planting in the middle of winter when the ground is frozen.

  5. Air pollution - Wikipedia

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    Schematic drawing, causes and effects of air pollution: (1) greenhouse effect, (2) particulate contamination, (3) increased UV radiation, (4) acid rain, (5) increased ground-level ozone concentration, (6) increased levels of nitrogen oxides. An air pollutant is a material in the air that can have many effects on humans and the ecosystem. [95]

  6. 4 summer safety hazards — and how to avoid them - AOL

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  7. Environmental impact of paint - Wikipedia

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    Traditional painting materials and processes can have harmful effects on the environment, including those from the use of lead and other additives. Measures can be taken to reduce its environmental effects, including accurately estimating paint quantities so waste is minimized, and use of environmentally preferred paints, coating, painting ...

  8. These plants will keep mosquitoes from ruining your summer - AOL

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    By Nick Cardona, Buzz60 Mosquitoes are the worst. All they do is fly around, bite and make you want to stay inside for the entire summer. Not to mention we spend close to $200 million a year on ...

  9. Wood-decay fungus - Wikipedia

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    The best-known types are brown rot, soft rot, and white rot. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Each produce different enzymes, can degrade different plant materials, and can colonise different environmental niches. [ 6 ] Brown rot and soft rot both digest a tree's cellulose and hemicellulose but not its lignin; white rot digests lignin as well.