During thunderstorms, leaves from trees and other plants create mini electric discharges that can significantly alter the surrounding air quality through the emission of hydroxyl (OH) and hydroperoxyl (HO2). When nature's fury unleashes itself in the form of a thunderstorm, our world undergoes a dramatic transformation. Beyond the awe-inspiring display of lightning bolts and … [Read more...] about The Electrifying Connection Between Thunderstorms and Air Quality