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

According to the researchers, air pollution in these regions is especially complex and will require different strategies to reduce emissions from both wildfires and human activities.

From Science Daily

Many jobs have been assigned them—saving gasoline, reducing air pollution, preserving small car production in domestic factories.

From The Wall Street Journal

A finance specialist who struggled after running in smog and a doctor who fears for the health of his children are among the activists spearheading landmark air pollution legislation in Thailand despite political uncertainty.

From Barron's

“Gross national product counts air pollution and cigarette advertising, and ambulances to clear our highways of carnage,” he observed.

From Los Angeles Times

The Central Valley is known to have some of the worst air pollution in the country.

From Los Angeles Times