pollutant

California got its second satellite tuned to spot a powerful climate pollutant Thursday when it launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

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

Its emissions of the pollutant sulfur dioxide exceeded those of 43 states last year as power demand surged, fueling residents’ concerns about the air they are breathing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 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

An initiative co-founded by McCormick, Climate TRACE, harnesses the technology to track emissions around the planet and build an inventory of the pollutants.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

As research continues, understanding how common environmental pollutants interact with the body could reveal previously unrecognized contributors to long-term health problems.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

These grant California the authority to regulate CO2 emissions and pollutants from cargo ships, oil tankers, fishing vessels, lawn mowers, chain saws and more.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

EPA officials said on a call Monday that the change will not include pollutants that directly harm health such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide, which are regulated separately.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Although she was enjoying the night air, Holly could taste traces of pollutants.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer