Air pollution makes it tough for pollinators to stop and smell the flowers

Mongabay
Feb 10, 2022, 2:16 pm305 pts
Amid the smog, butterflies, bees and other insects are having a hard time smelling the flowers they so dutifully pollinate. Researchers found that common, ground-level air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (found in diesel exhaust fumes) and ozone react with floral scents, leading to reduced pollination,…

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