Environment & Ecology · Air Pollution and Mitigation
Since 1980, sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions have dropped significantly in several developed parts of the world. What is the primary reason for this major reduction in emissions?
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- 1A global decrease in volcanic activities.
- 2A significant reduction in the total number of cars on the roads.
- 3The installation of desulfurization systems (scrubbers) and decommissioning of coal-fired power stations.✓
- 4A massive increase in the number of wind turbines.
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The installation of desulfurization systems (scrubbers) and decommissioning of coal-fired power stations.
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