air pollution

Cultural  

1. The addition of harmful chemicals to the atmosphere. The most serious air pollution results from the burning of fossil fuels, especially in internal-combustion engines.

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Example Sentences

Some locals worry about noise, light and air pollution during what could be a decade of construction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"Sure, AI data centres consume massive amounts of energy, contribute to air pollution, and drain the water supply from local communities," Forcino said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He warned that a return to kerosene, coal and biomass - linked to serious heart and lung disease - would quickly worsen indoor air pollution.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

All such articles should also consider the 7 million deaths from air pollution that happen every year, or the 500,000 deaths from extreme heat exposure, statistics that are predicted to keep rising.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Ironically, the real source turned out to be air pollution from cars and factories.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein