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What is a major contributor to air pollution in urban areas?
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How does carbon dioxide contribute to climate change?
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c. It depletes the ozone layer
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On a scale of 1 to 5, how effective do you think international collaborations are in addressing air pollution?
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b. Reduce carbon emissions
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