Emissions Standards
/ɪˈmɪʃənz ˈstændərdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal regulations that set quantitative limits on pollutants released into the environment.
The factory must comply with stringent emissions standards to operate legally.
Forms
- emissions standards
- emission standard
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Commentary
Emissions standards are typically numeric thresholds established by legislation or regulatory agencies to control environmental pollution from various sources.
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