pollutant

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The wells “continue to leak toxic pollutants into the air, land, and water and present unacceptable dangers to human health, safety, and the environment,” the complaint says.

From Los Angeles Times

This pollutant has been associated with asthma, obstructive pulmonary disease, preterm birth, diabetes, and lung cancer.

From Science Daily

Each winter, New Delhi is shrouded in toxic smog, as cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground, creating a deadly mix of emissions from traffic, factories, and crop-burning.

From Barron's

Acrid smog blankets Delhi's skyline each winter, when cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground, creating a deadly mix of emissions from crop burning, factories and heavy traffic.

From Barron's

In the meantime, the researchers recommend practical steps to reduce exposure to chemical pollutants, such as washing fruit and vegetables thoroughly before eating and avoiding the use of pesticides in home gardens.

From Science Daily