pollution
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"Pollution is occurring through correct use," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Pollution is particularly dangerous to those with existing health problems, the elderly and children.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Pollution from U.S. power plants rose last year, a rare uptick in an otherwise long-term downward trend, partly because of more coal being burned to generate electricity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
Pollution has ravaged once-abundant stocks of fish and crab.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026
Atmospheric Pollution by Exhaust The second is the production of particulate matter and exhaust gases.
From Down with the Cities by Nakashima, Tadashi
Vocabulary lists containing pollution
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