pollutant
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A separate "Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator" was announced, aiming to "fast-track deep reductions in methane" in 30 developing countries by 2030.
From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025
"Toxic chemicals from these plastics are poisoning communities," said Therese Karlsson, a science and technical adviser for the nonprofit International Pollutant Elimination Network, or IPEN.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2023
Pollutant particles, such as those of lead, cadmium and sulfur, arise from factory and power plant smokestacks, vehicle tailpipes, mining and smelting operations, and other sources.
From Scientific American • May 25, 2020
Steinhoff asked the DNR for more information about the compliance status of the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit holders in La Crosse County.
From Washington Times • May 15, 2017
Meanwhile, the EPA’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits have been in limbo amid arguments as to whether the outfalls are the responsibility of state or federal water managers.
From Slate • Nov. 10, 2015
Vocabulary lists containing pollutant
South Asia - Introductory
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