pollutants

Example Sentences

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“But those generators onsite also carry with them local pollutants that are kind of borne by the community right by the data center as well.”

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

A 2023 Harvard study found that exposure to fine particulate air pollutants from coal-fired power plants had double the risk of mortality from similar particles from other sources.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Last month, the county and university researchers sent a van through neighborhoods to measure pollutants, partly in response to residents’ concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Despite more knowledge and awareness of the effects of pollution, the presence of nitrogen dioxide and other pollutants has reduced both in the long-term and in recent years.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Even worse, burning coal produces air pollutants, including sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide, that are real threats to human health.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland