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2005 IESS - The Use Of Lichens For Biomonitoring Of Atmospheric Trace Elements Deposition From Vehicular Traffic Emissions

Exposure to air is now an almost inescapable part of urban life throughout the world. Cities with extremely high population densities, especially in central districts, are also faced with unbridled growth of vehicular population. This is manifested in the motor vehicle traffic congestion with high-density air emissions resulting in poor urban air quality.

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