pollutants

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Scientists say these microorganisms could also interact with environmental pollutants inside the body.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Not only does the extraction of metals like gold involve large amounts of water, but it also uses cyanide and releases other pollutants, posing major environmental and health risks.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Hampton Roads is under regulatory pressure to release less of those pollutants, which harm aquatic life in the Chesapeake Bay, and the proposed $400 million investment would fund a new facility for removing them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

At the station in Brintons Road, near St Mary's Stadium, the council and Environment Agency monitor levels of nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and other pollutants.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The chemist who guards water purity has no routine tests for these organic pollutants and no way to remove them.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson