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Why can fine particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) be a problem for some people’s health?
It sticks to the little hairs in our noses
If we breathe it in, the particles can travel all the way into our lungs. This can affect some people’s health
It smells bad
It makes their cars dirty
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