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pollution

[puh-loo-shuhn] / pəˈlu ʃən /


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Another $179 million will go toward investing in clean-air initiatives, such as electric vehicle incentive programs, to offset air pollution that resulted from the alleged violations.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

“Some countries like Japan and South Korea can give priority to gas burn over coal for pollution reasons, but should gas prices remain elevated, they may continue to burn coal instead.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

"There is no threat of air pollution," he added.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Sister Inez said it was caused by pollution in the water the Keepers used to grow plankton.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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