A researcher has been studying lichens in his hometown. Since he began his study, he has noticed several lichens dying in the vicinity of a new factory. What is most likely causing the decrease in lichen populations? an increase in industrial pollutants in the area an increase in air temperature, which is the result of carbon dioxide emissions from the factory the blocking of sun by the factory preventing the lichens from getting enough sunlight the diversion of water sources to the factory causing the lichens to dry out