The concentration of NO2 in Cambodia’s air has increased alongside its economic growth. The primary contributors include:
Cambodia has millions of motorbikes and cars, especially in Phnom Penh. Old engines and poor fuel quality release high levels of NO2. Traffic jams mean more NO2 in the air you breathe.
In Khmer, it’s written as: អាសូតឌីអុកស៊ីត (Pronunciation: Ah-sot di-ok-sit )
can be understood in two ways:
Understanding where NO2 comes from is key to reducing exposure. In Cambodia, the main sources include:
