This acid air has been known to denude forests, and obviously the inhalation of such air cannot be good for human lungs.

这种酸性气体，我们都知道毁坏森林。显然，吸入这样的空气对人的肺不利。

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For example, nitrogen can be a fertilizer, but it can stunt plant growth when nitrogen comes out of the air in acid form.

举例来说，氮可以用作化肥，但其一旦以酸的形式离开大气，就会阻碍植物生长。

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The fungus, recently discovered in Iran, grows naturally in crude oil and removes the sulphur and nitrogen compounds that lead to acid rain and air pollution.

最近，在伊朗发现了一种在原油中自然生长的真菌，可清除石油中导致酸雨和空气污染的硫氮化合物。

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But Mister Zundt says reducing air pollution and acid rain will reduce respiratory illnesses for people in the city.

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But the government is becoming increasingly concerned about the problems that pollution brings, such as sickness from filthy air and arid soil from acid rain, which has made it keen to boost the use of renewables and increase energy efficiency.

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