Question

why is CO² known as pollutant?​

Answer 1

Answer:

In its decision, the EPA stressed that it considers CO2 and other so-called greenhouse gases to be pollutants because of their role in propagating climate change, not because of any direct health effects

Explanation:

Carbon dioxide is considered as a pollutant because carbon dioxide is a green house gas and its excessive amount in the atmosphere results in global warming. Higher concentration of carbon dioxide may cause suffocation, choking in humans.

Answer 2

CO2 and other so-called greenhouse gases are considered pollutants by the EPA because of their involvement in climate change, not because of any direct health impacts.

Explanation:

• Carbon dioxide is a pollutant because it is a greenhouse gas that causes global warming when it is released into the atmosphere in large quantities.
• Suffocation and choking can occur in humans when carbon dioxide levels are too high.