Translations for „air pollution“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

air pollution N

air pollution

poluição f do ar

Usage examples with air pollution

the plant life was killed off by air pollution

a flora foi exterminada pela poluição do ar

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Awareness of air pollution problems was a factor in their decision to take action on a more environmentally favorable choice of transportation.

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Reducing the use of new raw materials can result in a reduction of energy usage, air pollution, water pollution and even greenhouse gas emissions.

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Proponents advance the notion that nuclear power produces virtually no air pollution, in contrast to the chief viable alternative of fossil fuel.

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In the 1990s and early 2000s, a rapid increase in motor vehicles using leaded fuel exacerbated urban air pollution.

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The law also seeks to encourage the use of public transportation and reduce air pollution.

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As well as the economic cost of lost commodities, fugitive emissions contribute to air pollution and climate change.

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Particulates in the raw oil clog downstream processes; sulfur and nitrogen create air pollution.

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However, freight and switching operation remained powered by coal-firing steam engines, contributing to air pollution and road accidents.

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As mentioned above, knowing the whereabouts of the individual or individuals, is very important when trying to determine air pollution exposure.

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Technical hazards are classified by a source, specifically speaking; they can fall under automotive emissions, medical radiation, explosions and air pollution (environmental) hazards.

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