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pollution

[puh-loo-shuhn] / pəˈlu ʃən /


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The fires have created severe haze locally, with tens of thousands of cases of respiratory illnesses, and also caused regional air pollution spikes in Singapore and Malaysia.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Building this much nuclear power across America would entail a vast reduction of pollution.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The investigation found at least 18 instances of civil unrest and at least 20 cases of water or air pollution tied to Indian fishmeal plants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Noise pollution is known to have a major negative impact on wildlife.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

New York City has too much light pollution.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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