pollutant
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But tackling the pollutant had the side effect of contributing to global warming, as these tiny airborne particles have a cooling effect by reflecting sunlight and making clouds more reflective.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
While developers argue this is beneficial to remain independent from Utah’s power grid, it would still be highly pollutant and unlikely to account for all the center’s energy needs.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Scientists have identified surprisingly high levels of a little-known silicone pollutant in the atmosphere, raising new questions about possible risks to human health and the climate.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026
The pollutant, which has been linked to respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, is more typically associated with coal burning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
It is a bit of a chemical oddity in that at ground level it is a pollutant, while way up in the stratosphere it is beneficial, since it soaks up dangerous ultraviolet radiation.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
The material has the potential to combat climate change by capturing and storing carbon or other pollutants, and by extracting water from the atmosphere in water-scarce areas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Under a heat dome, those pollutants can linger longer, leading to elevated Air Quality Index, or AQI, readings that may pose additional risks for people with asthma and other respiratory conditions.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
"Our results are a reminder that our pets are exposed to the same chemical pollutants as ourselves," University of Exeter Prof of Ecotoxicology Tamara Galloway said.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Ultimately, the study suggests that even some of the world's most persistent pollutants may be vulnerable when researchers understand the chemistry well enough to target them directly.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 16, 2026
The failure of bee colonies was caused by a wide range of factors, including but not limited to pathogens, pests, pesticides, pollutants, habitat loss, climate variability, agricultural production intensification, and crop management practices.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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