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Environment
Issues related to the circumstances or condition of the earth's natural surroundings.
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climate change
Environment; Pollution
"A regional change in temperature and weather patterns. Current science indicates a discernible link between climate change over the last century and human activity, ...
acid rain
Environment; Pollution
"The precipitation of dilute solutions of strong mineral acids, formed by the mixing in the atmosphere of various industrial pollutants -- primarily sulfur dioxide and ...
nitrogen oxides
Environment; Pollution
"Harmful gases (which contribute to acid rain and global warming) emitted as a byproduct of fossil fuel combustion."
ozone depletion
Environment; Pollution
"The reduction of the protective layer of ozone in the upper atmosphere by chemical pollution."
particulate pollution
Environment; Pollution
"Pollution made up of small liquid or solid particles suspended in the atmosphere or water supply."
plutonium
Environment; Pollution
"A heavy, radioactive, man-made, metallic element (atomic number 94) used in the production of nuclear energy and the explosion of nuclear weapons; its most important isotope ...
plastics
Environment; Pollution
"Durable and flexible synthetic-based products, some of which are difficult to recycle and pose problems with toxic properties, especially PVC plastic."
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