| Concept URI | http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/8696 |
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| Preferred label | tropospheric ozone |
| Definition | Tropospheric ozone is a secondary pollutant formed from emissions of nitrogen oxides, non-methane volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide. Ozone scars lung tissue, makes eyes sting and throats itch. It has been implicated as a contributor to forest dieback, damage to agricultural crops, etc. |
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| Status | Valid |
| Status Modified | 2013-12-05 |
| Accepted Date | 2013-12-05 |
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European Environment Agency
Kgs. Nytorv 6, DK-1050 Copenhagen K, Denmark