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The air we breathe is killing us. Car pollution remains critical in cities

Notícias de Coimbra7 September 2026 at 07:28

The air we breathe is killing us. Car pollution remains critical in cities.

Nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant emitted by combustion vehicles, continues to be a critical pollutant in urban areas, experts have warned. This gas represents a significant threat to public health in metropolitan areas.

Combustion vehicles are the main source of this pollutant in cities, contributing to the poor air quality that citizens breathe daily. The situation remains serious despite efforts to reduce emissions.

The article highlights that air pollution caused by cars continues to have serious consequences for the health of the urban population, demanding urgent measures to combat this problem.

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