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Dust storms pose myriad issues in the U.S. They can cause crashes due to poor visibility, damage crops, and also carry diseases. And in some parts of the South, the number of dust storms is only increasing.
Host Scott Tong spoke to Daniel Tong, an atmospheric scientist at George Mason University, in January. We revisit their conversation.
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