polluted
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Honeybees have long been used as biological indicators of environmental contamination in heavily polluted locations.
From Science Daily • Jul. 7, 2026
In South Wiltshire, another area under restrictions due to polluted water, some farmers are trying their own measures to reduce pollution.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Now environmental advocates are pushing state regulators to crack down by requiring stormwater permits — essentially best practices — for businesses that haven’t been held accountable for their polluted runoff.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
"Mining uses excessive water and chemicals. The water isn't just used, it's also polluted," explained hydrologist Erol Kesici.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
They had to put their hands over their mouths when they spoke, to divert their polluted breath away from those whom they addressed.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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