pollution
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Using Medicare and emissions data in the United States from 1999 to 2020, the researchers found 460,000 deaths were attributable to such pollution from coal in that period.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The burning of coal is one of the largest drivers of air pollution, releasing fine particles known to be harmful to respiratory and cardiovascular health.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
"Oil pollution is having massive impacts - and if you look at Google Earth you can see straight lines through the mangroves where the pipelines are."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Local leaders in Bille accept that widespread oil theft happened in the region but believe Shell should still be held responsible for pollution from its infrastructure.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 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
Vocabulary lists containing pollution
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