pollutants

Example Sentences

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“But those generators onsite also carry with them local pollutants that are kind of borne by the community right by the data center as well.”

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

A 2023 Harvard study found that exposure to fine particulate air pollutants from coal-fired power plants had double the risk of mortality from similar particles from other sources.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Infrastructure and Environment said routine bacteriological seawater samples taken on 18 and 19 May at Plemont, Grouville, Harve des Pas and Victoria Pool found the high levels of pollutants.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Last month, the county and university researchers sent a van through neighborhoods to measure pollutants, partly in response to residents’ concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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