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pollution

[puh-loo-shuhn] / pəˈlu ʃən /


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"Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections," the National Weather Service warned.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Saturday because of harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Under these laws, parties can ask for financial compensation or seek court orders to remedy problems, such as pollution.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

However, it said the pollution had spread towards the Scheldt river overnight.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

But many of them are on the brink of extinction now as a result of industrial pollution and human overuse of oceanic resources.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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