According to the dictionary, air pollution is the contamination of air by smoke and harmful gases, mainly oxides of carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen. ( 1 And maybe by that smelly uncle.) Some examples of air pollution include: 2  Exhuast fumes from vehicles. 3  The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, or gas.
Cuomoâs plan, called the Excelsior Scholarship, would ensure free tuition at New Yorkâs public two- and four-year institutions to students whose families make up to $125,000 per year.
The Excelsior Scholarship, as the program is called, is expected to cut the cost of a degree from a four-year State University of New York college â now almost $83,000 for tuition, fees and room and board â by about $26,000 for an eligible family making $100,000 a year.