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Recap with Rachel: Thomas Fire chemical reactions and effects

Rachel Chang
January 7, 2018

As the Thomas Fire has swept through Southern California and affected our own community members, there’s still a few things we need to pay attention to. Learn about the different types of combustion reactions, its relationship to climate change, and how it affects our hemoglobin and immune system.

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