pollutants
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Some of the rest will be used to meet rising demand from housebuilding and data centres and to address pollutants known as "forever chemicals".
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Beyond their carbon footprints, they emit fine particulate matter, linked to a range of heart and lung problems; nitrogen oxides, which aggravate respiratory disease; and hazardous air pollutants including mercury, formaldehyde and benzene.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Among the pollutants studied, PM2.5 appeared to be the main contributor associated with increased RA activity.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
The agency also refused to assign any benefits to the reduction of pollutants like nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide.
From Slate ● Aug. 2, 2026
Although she was enjoying the night air, Holly could taste traces of pollutants.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
