hazardous

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Army Corps of Engineers cleared nearly 9,700 properties of hazardous items and other fire debris in eight months, one of the fastest cleanups of its size in modern history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

As of Wednesday morning, Chiang Mai's PM2.5 level, which refers to the concentration of tiny, hazardous particles smaller than 2.5 micrometres, was classified as "very unhealthy".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The landmark 56-year-old state law has been credited with helping to preserve California’s natural beauty and protecting communities from hazardous impacts of construction projects — but also blamed for stymieing construction.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

E-noses are being explored for medical diagnoses, such as detecting infections from breath, and for identifying hazardous compounds in environments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

If laughing was hazardous to your health, I’d be in intensive care right now.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli