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Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

"heavy, pungent, colourless gas formed primarily by the combustion of fossil fuels. It is harmful to human beings and vegetation, and contributes to the acidity in precipitation."

Source: United Nations, Glossary of Environment Statistics

   
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