air pollution

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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As rising air pollution fuels persistent coughs, they are increasingly misused for routine respiratory infections.

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"The only thing it's set to boost is air pollution, noise, and climate emissions," he added.

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Another concern for those living near data centres is air pollution.

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The study, published Thursday in the journal Science, tracked air pollution emanating from a foamy, churning section of the river where water falls from culverts.

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Beddington incinerator, which serves four south London councils, faces enforcement from the Environment Agency after exceeding air pollution limits on 916 occasions.

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