pollution
Example Sentences
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He said he used to dream of stars when he was in prison but he rarely got a good view of them because of the light pollution from floodlights at HMP Frankland.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
"Plastic pollution is increasingly recognized not only as an environmental issue but also as a public health concern," said Dr. Sehee Lee, the lead researcher of the study.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
These systems, scattered across Altadena, “pose significant risks of groundwater contamination, surface water pollution and potential public health hazards,” according to a statement from the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Katchinoff said the larger Hampton Roads system should remove several thousand tons of CO2 a year—a fraction of the pollution from the facility’s waste tanks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The industrial food chain costs each and every one of us: in government spending, in pollution, in global warming, and in our health.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
Vocabulary lists containing pollution
Africa - Introductory
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Eastern Europe - Introductory
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East Asia - Middle School
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