poluidor
1. a person, company, or entity that contaminates the environment with harmful substances
The factory was identified as the main polluter of the river.
A fábrica foi identificada como a principal poluidora do rio.
2. something that causes pollution or environmental degradation
Cars are significant polluters in urban areas.
Os carros são poluidores significativos nas áreas urbanas.
In both Brazil and the United States, 'polluter' has gained significant legal and political importance, especially with environmental regulations like the Clean Air Act in the US and environmental laws in Brazil. The term is frequently used in liability cases and corporate accountability discussions. Brazil's Amazon region discussions often mention polluters in deforestation contexts, while industrial polluters are common topics in São Paulo's air quality debates.
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