air pollutionnoun [ U ]
/ˈeə pəˌluː.ʃən//ˈer pəˌluː.ʃən/harmful substances in the air, often consisting of waste from vehicles or industry:
Diesel exhaust is a major contributor to air pollution.
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- Babies in the womb are more sensitive than their mothers are to air pollution's harmful effects.
- The data provides "compelling" evidence that particulates in air pollution may trigger a heart attack.
- The environmental consequences of air pollution tend to be noticed in haze and reduced visibility.
- In 2000, it was estimated that air pollution from various sources contributed to 3 million deaths worldwide.
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Environmental issues
- biodegrade
- biotic index
- carbon capture
- carbon credits
- carbon offset
- carbon-neutral
- defoliant
- dumping ground
- eco-footprint
- ecology
- emission
- environmentally friendly
- exhaustible
- greenwash
- particulate
- photochemical smog
- preservation
- preservationist
- reclamation
- recycle
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