Kudzu: So Bad It Even Makes the Air Worse!





Many folks in the southeastern US know that the invasive vine kudzu swallows cars, utility poles, and entire mountainsides. They may not know it also contributes to air pollution and even makes it harder for us to ensure that everyone can breathe safe. Hosted by: Savannah Geary (they/them)
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