Eric Sorensen writes that when state regulators field complaints about bad smells, they can run tests with both machines and humans. In the case of a recent industrial compost case, complaining neighbors won by the nose. In ”Passing the Smell Test,” Eric explores the world of smell and chemical detection for Washington State Magazine, including how shoppers spend more if things smell right.
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