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pollute

[puh-loot] / pəˈlut /


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If we want you to pollute less, we’ll tax carbon.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

They send the message that “you can pollute with impunity,” said Carly Phillips, a senior scientist with the Union of Concerned Scientists.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Signs of that shift are already visible, as fake images of real incidents further pollute the information landscape.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Solar panels are mostly recyclable, made of glass, aluminium, silver, and polymers - but trace toxic metals like lead and cadmium can pollute soil and water if mishandled.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

“The gallbladder is a filter. You must not shock or pollute it!”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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