Tra từ pollution - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

pol·lu·tion [pollution pollutions] BrE [pəˈluːʃn] NAmE [pəˈluːʃn] noun uncountable
1. the process of making air, water, soil, etc. dirty; the state of being dirty
•air/water pollution
•to reduce levels of environmental pollution
2. substances that make air, water, soil, etc. dirty
•beaches covered with pollution
3. noise/light ~ harmful or annoying levels of noise, or of artificial light at night

Word Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin pollutio(n-), from the verb polluere, based on the root of lutum ‘mud’.

Collocations:
The environment
Environmental damage
cause/contribute to climate change/global warming
produce pollution/CO2/greenhouse (gas) emissions
damage/destroy the environment/a marine ecosystem/the ozone layer/coral reefs
degrade ecosystems/habitats/the environment
harm the environment/wildlife/marine life
threaten natural habitats/coastal ecosystems/a species with extinction
deplete natural resources/the ozone layer
pollute rivers and lakes/waterways/the air/the atmosphere/the environment/oceans
contaminate groundwater/the soil/food/crops
log forests/rainforests/trees
Protecting the environment
address/combat/tackle the threat/effects/impact of climate change
fight/take action on/reduce/stop global warming
limit/curb/control air/water/atmospheric/environmental pollution
cut/reduce pollution/greenhouse gas emissions
offset carbon/CO2 emissions
reduce (the size of) your carbon footprint
achieve/promote sustainable development
preserve/conserve biodiversity/natural resources
protect endangered species/a coastal ecosystem
prevent/stop soil erosion/overfishing/massive deforestation/damage to ecosystems
raise awareness of environmental issues
save the planet/the rainforests/an endangered species
Energy and resources
conserve/save/consume/waste energy
manage/exploit/be rich in natural resources
dump/dispose of hazardous/toxic/nuclear waste
dispose of/throw away litter/(especially BrE) rubbish/(especially NAmE) garbage/(NAmE) trash/sewage
use/be made from recycled/recyclable/biodegradable material
recycle bottles/packaging/paper/plastic/waste
promote/encourage recycling/sustainable development/the use of renewable energy
develop/invest in/promote renewable energy
reduce your dependence/reliance on fossil fuels
get/obtain/generate/produce electricity from wind, solar and wave power/renewable sources
build/develop a (50-megawatt/offshore) wind farm
install/be fitted with/be powered by solar panels

Example Bank:
•Environmentalists say there is a high risk of pollution from the landfill site.
•Heavy traffic flow is a major source of noise pollution in urban areas.
•Many athletes feel the effects of air pollution during outdoor exercise.
•The computer model assesses the likely impact of new pollution sources.
•The government has announced plans to tackle light pollution.
•The summit ended with a joint pledge to limit pollution.
•They emit 90% less pollution than standard models.
•a convention on combating atmospheric pollution
•a new market in pollution credits
•a survey by the government's water pollution watchdog
•a tightening of water pollution standards
•the cost of air pollution in health and other terms
•A very small amount of pollution can have far-reaching effects.
•Pollution on British beaches is a serious problem.
•The new buses emit no more pollution than the average car.