Climate and Atmosphere
Definition(s)
Presence in the atmosphere of large quantities of gases, solids and radiation produced by the burning of natural and artificial fuels, chemical and other industrial processes and nuclear explosions. (Source: GEMET/ GUNN)
Hierarchy
Broader: Pollution
Narrower: Air pollution (non-stationary sources)Air pollution (stationary sources)EmissionsOzone layer depletion
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pollution de l'air
Russian
загрязнение воздуха
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contaminación atmosférica
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Air pollution
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Stockholm Convention | 1 document |
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World Heritage Convention | 2 decisions |
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Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution | 1 article or paragraph |
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Abidjan Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Noumea Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Cartagena Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Minamata Convention on Mercury | 1 article or paragraph |
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Protocol on Heavy Metals | 1 article or paragraph |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 5 decisions |
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ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution | 5 articles and paragraphs |