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News Release 11-113
Air Quality Worsened by Paved Surfaces
Widespread urban development alters weather patterns
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A shroud of smog hangs over Houston; its air pollution is more common in hot summer months.
Credit: NASA
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Paved surfaces in the Houston area keep the city warmer than more natural surfaces.
Credit: UCAR
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The downtown Houston skyline is obscured by air pollution.
Credit: NOAA
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Refinery plumes like this one contribute to Houston's air quality problems.
Credit: NOAA
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