air pollution
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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
A shortage of trees has turned some towns and cities into "tree deserts", leaving residents more exposed to the risk of poor health, air pollution and rising temperatures, a conservation charity has warned.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
It also contributes to air pollution in Houston and haze as far away as Arkansas.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Millions of exhaust-belching motorbikes zip through Hanoi's narrow streets every day fuelling its chronic air pollution, but authorities have backtracked from an ambitious plan to ban them in favour of electric two-wheelers.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Ironically, the real source turned out to be air pollution from cars and factories.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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