pollution
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The criminal probe was a significant escalation in the yearslong effort to police serial pollution offenses by Virginia-based Southern Coal and dozens of affiliated mining operations controlled by the family.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Researchers say the findings underscore the need for a better understanding of TFA pollution and its potential impacts.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Trees play a key role in tackling climate change by "absorbing carbon, cutting pollution, reducing flood risk and cooling built-up areas during hot weather", a spokesperson added.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Researchers know that outdoor air pollution, secondhand smoke and cooking oil fumes can contribute to lung cancer risk.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Unlike fossil fuels, wind, solar, and hydroelectric systems generate electricity with no associated air pollution emissions.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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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