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Poison ivy is getting worse - here's why

Jacqui Frank,Jessica Orwig   

Poison ivy is getting worse - here's why

Only 10% to 20% of Americans aren't allergic to poison ivy's rash-inducing oil, urushiol. Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are causing poison ivy leaves to grow larger and produce more of the toxic oil.

Produced by Jacqui Frank. Original reporting by Jessica Orwig.

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