The “Cold Air Trap”: Why Pollution Stays Stuck Near the Ground in December
The “Cold Air Trap”: Why Pollution Stays Stuck Near the Ground in December
IN · Published Dec 11, 2025
• Discover how the "cold air trap" causes pollution to linger near the ground in December.
• Learn about the factors contributing to this phenomenon, including temperature inversion and geographical influences.
• Understand the health impacts of trapped pollutants and practical steps we can take to reduce pollution during winter.
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