air pollution

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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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air pollution

The rule change “will create more air pollution, harm health and accelerate climate change,” American Lung Assn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

It has a history of air pollution violations running from before the current operator took over to this year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Professor Isabel Oliver, chief medical officer for Wales, said air pollution was a serious public health issue that contributed to a range of conditions including heart and lung disease.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

"Importantly, cleaning removes viruses and bacteria from surfaces, but it can also generate invisible air pollution," says Boor.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

Unlike fossil fuels, wind, solar, and hydroelectric systems generate electricity with no associated air pollution emissions.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler