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Worth a hashtag is would say. I wonder if @welshpixie might agree 😁

#Petrichlor #UK

So, the rain we've gotten in Southern #Maine seems pretty clear (not full of ashes), but it does not smell good. No #petrichlor . Maybe an undertone of stale smoke? Not pleasant... Also #AlkalineRain is a thing like #AcidRain. While it would seem to neutralize Acid Rain, it ends up having the opposite effect.

Can Smoke Particles Neutralize or Enhance Acid Rain?

Smoke can neutralize acid if it contains alkaline ash, but often provides surfaces that accelerate acid formation.

"Smoke particles are chemically complex and can either neutralize or enhance the acidity of rain depending on their composition. Some wildfire smoke contains alkaline ash, which can help neutralize acidic gases in the atmosphere, potentially making the resulting rain less corrosive.

"However, many smoke particles also contain #sulfur and #nitrogen compounds that act as precursors to acid formation. Furthermore, the large surface area of fine smoke particles provides a platform for acidic gases to condense and react, which can lead to more concentrated acidic deposition.

The net effect depends on the type of fuel burned and the age of the smoke plume as it moves through the atmosphere."

http://climate.sustainability-directory.com/learn/can-smoke-particles-neutralize-or-enhance-acid-rain/

Wikipedia - Alkaline Precipitation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkaline_precipitation

In other news, I gave my goosedown pillows a nice airing out in the cold yesterday, and I slept so well last night! The pillows had the scent of "winter" -- a fresh smell that is hard to describe... One that makes me think of #petrichlor, the scent of the rain on dry soil. Another smell is freshly washed, sun-dried bedsheets in the summer. No chemicals could capture the subtlety of those scents.

#NaturesScents #FreshScents #Snowwashing #Sundrying #Nature #SolarPunkSunday