pollution
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That’s because a large portion of the pollution fouling waterways comes from these businesses.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
As a result, the fire whirl consumed oil more rapidly while producing significantly less pollution.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Dupont is more concerned with the pollution set to be created by the site's 613 backup generators, which will need regular testing.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The burning of coal is one of the largest drivers of air pollution, releasing fine particles known to be harmful to respiratory and cardiovascular health.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
They were linked together the same way an invisible web connected pollution to wildfires, wildfires to melting ice caps, melting ice caps to rising sea levels, rising sea levels to storm surges.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
Vocabulary lists containing pollution
Africa - Introductory
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