pollution
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Many Southern California creeks and concrete-lined channels are deemed “impaired” by regulators because pollution levels violate water quality standards.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
As a result, the fire whirl consumed oil more rapidly while producing significantly less pollution.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Pacific island neighbour Vanuatu secured a landmark win last year in the International Court of Justice, which found nations had a legal duty to prevent harms from planet-warming pollution.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The carbon footprint of a single LP was estimated to be roughly equal to the pollution a gas-powered vehicle emits over a three-mile trip.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Unlike fossil fuels, wind, solar, and hydroelectric systems generate electricity with no associated air pollution emissions.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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