pollutant
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California got its second satellite tuned to spot a powerful climate pollutant Thursday when it launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
But tackling the pollutant had the side effect of contributing to global warming, as these tiny airborne particles have a cooling effect by reflecting sunlight and making clouds more reflective.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
While developers argue this is beneficial to remain independent from Utah’s power grid, it would still be highly pollutant and unlikely to account for all the center’s energy needs.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Its emissions of the pollutant sulfur dioxide exceeded those of 43 states last year as power demand surged, fueling residents’ concerns about the air they are breathing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
It is a bit of a chemical oddity in that at ground level it is a pollutant, while way up in the stratosphere it is beneficial, since it soaks up dangerous ultraviolet radiation.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
Haze and smoke from peat fires contain a complex mixture of pollutants that pose serious health risks to the human body.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
EU regulation has been effective in reducing emissions from air pollutants, except for ozone, the report said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
These grant California the authority to regulate CO2 emissions and pollutants from cargo ships, oil tankers, fishing vessels, lawn mowers, chain saws and more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Environmental researchers could potentially use them to search for very small amounts of chemical pollutants in groundwater.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
The failure of bee colonies was caused by a wide range of factors, including but not limited to pathogens, pests, pesticides, pollutants, habitat loss, climate variability, agricultural production intensification, and crop management practices.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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