pollutant

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When gut bacteria are exposed to these chemical pollutants, some change how they function in an attempt to survive.

From Science Daily

MPs DOM is largely made up of small, biologically accessible molecules that may stimulate or suppress microbial growth, disrupt nutrient cycles, or interact with metals and other pollutants.

From Science Daily

These plumes lift potentially harmful chemicals, aerosol pollutants, and water vapor hundreds of feet into the air -- all factors that can enhance warming.

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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