It's like mist but with pollutants (4)

I believe the answer is:

haze

(Other definitions for haze that I've seen before include "Mistiness" , "Slight atmospheric mist" , "Vapour" , "Film" , "'Mist, light fog (4)'" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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