Air pollution

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Air pollution refers to the release of air pollutants (often associated with the combustion of fossil fuels), such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM), as well as other contaminants including GHGs.

Sources

World Bank. 2018. "Acronyms, abbreviations and glossary," Environmental and Social Framework Resources Washington D.C.: World Bank.