traffic pollution
Exhaust fume contamination
Traffic pollution is contamination of air, water, or land caused by motor vehicles—exhaust fumes, particulate matter, tire and brake wear, and noise.
The term usually emphasizes airborne pollutants: Traffic pollution in the city center exceeds safe levels.
It's a major contributor to urban smog and respiratory illness.
- rush hourBusiest commuting period
- decibel levelsMeasurements of sound intensity
- carbon dioxideRespiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
- respiratory diseasesIllnesses affecting breathing organs
- engine noiseSound from running machinery
nitrogen oxides · urban heat islands · honking · climate change · smog · heavy metals · microplastics · particulate matter · sulfur dioxide · sound barriers · ozone · brake dust · acid rain · noise ordinances · exhaust fumes · urban noise · tailpipe emissions · car exhaust
- stormwaterstormwater, surface runoff, urban runoff, storm drains, storm sewers
traffic pollutionzero-emission vehicles
Vehicles releasing no pollutants
green transport · bicycle commuting · walking · public transit · carpooling
traffic pollutionclean air
Uncontaminated breathable gas
fresh air · pure air · unpolluted air · mountain air · natural environment
traffic pollutionindustrial pollution
Manufacturing waste harming environment
power plant emissions · factory emissions · agricultural runoff · wildfire smoke
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