Pollution Glossary

Solar radiation

Energy from the Sun. Also referred to as short-wave radiation. Of importance to the climate system, solar radiation includes ultra-violet radiation, visible radiation, and infra-red radiation.


Barometric pressure | Benzene (C6H6) | Carbon Monoxide (CO) | Nitrogen Oxides NOx | Ozone (O3) | PM10 | Relative humidity | Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) | Toluene | Xylene
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