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Attack on Iran’s oil released as much pollution as a volcano

Science | 2026-05-26 at 09:00 UTC | Source: www.newscientist.com
Airstrikes on Tehran earlier this year emitted a plume containing almost 30,000 tonnes of sulphur dioxide that reached Asian countries
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