Pollution

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Emissions

  • The release of pollutants into the air, often from vehicles or factories.

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Contamonation

  • The presence of harmful substances in the environment.

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Airborne particles

  • Tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the air, which can be harmful to health.

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Industrial waste

  • Unwanted or residual materials produced by industrial activities.

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Carbon footprint

  • The total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, organization, or product.

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deforestation

  • The clearing or thinning of forests by humans, often resulting in environmental harm.

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Acid rain

  • Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution that causes environmental damage.

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Non-renewable ressources

  • Natural resources that cannot be replenished in a short period, such as fossil fuels.

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Greenhouse gases

  • Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming.

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Ecosystem disruption

  • Disturbance to the natural balance of an ecosystem, often due to pollution or human activity.

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