noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
pollution control; pollution prevention
Refers to measures, policies, or technologies aimed at reducing or preventing environmental pollution. Often used in official, technical, or legal contexts.
この工場は公害防止に力を入れている。
This factory is putting effort into pollution control.
公害防止条例が改正された。
The pollution prevention ordinance was revised.
環境保護 is broader environmental protection, while 公害防止 specifically targets pollution control and prevention.
Compound of 公害 (pollution) and 防止 (prevention).