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How does smog effect Biological world? Which source of energy can easily replace the use of Wood in Rural areas?

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(a) Smog is the dark fog having condensed water vapours, dust, smoke and gases like `SO_2, H_2S, NO_2` etc. It causes silvering/glazing and necrosis in plants, Allergies and bronchitis and Asthema in humans.
(b) Alternative fuels. Solar energy, wind energy, CNG Biogas.
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