Pollute
verb
To make dirty, unclean or unhealthy, usually with harmful substances.
Factories that pollute the air by releasing harmful gases.
Often appears as...
- pollute the environment
- pollute the air
verb
To corrupt or ruin something good by adding something bad or undesired.
They pollute the minds of the young with dangerous ideas.
Often appears as...
- pollute the mind
- pollute the culture
verb
To make dirty, unclean or unhealthy, usually with harmful substances.
Factories that pollute the air by releasing harmful gases.
Often appears as...
- pollute the environment
- pollute the air
verb
To corrupt or ruin something good by adding something bad or undesired.
They pollute the minds of the young with dangerous ideas.
Often appears as...
- pollute the mind
- pollute the culture
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Environmental Focus
Used for actions harming nature, like releasing chemicals into rivers or smoke into the air.
Industries must reduce practices that pollute our rivers.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Impact
Refers to direct physical contamination of the natural world.
Littering non-biodegradable waste can severely pollute the ocean.
Pro Tip 3/3Health Relevance
Emphasizes that pollution can affect health, leading to diseases or conditions.
Cities with cars that pollute heavily often have higher asthma rates.
Pro Tip 1/3Environmental Focus
Used for actions harming nature, like releasing chemicals into rivers or smoke into the air.
Industries must reduce practices that pollute our rivers.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Impact
Refers to direct physical contamination of the natural world.
Littering non-biodegradable waste can severely pollute the ocean.
Pro Tip 3/3Health Relevance
Emphasizes that pollution can affect health, leading to diseases or conditions.
Cities with cars that pollute heavily often have higher asthma rates.
Pro Tip 1/3Environmental Focus
Used for actions harming nature, like releasing chemicals into rivers or smoke into the air.
Industries must reduce practices that pollute our rivers.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Impact
Refers to direct physical contamination of the natural world.
Littering non-biodegradable waste can severely pollute the ocean.
Pro Tip 3/3Health Relevance
Emphasizes that pollution can affect health, leading to diseases or conditions.
Cities with cars that pollute heavily often have higher asthma rates.
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Garth Lenz: The true...
so that the oil companies wouldn't be trying to promote something that sounds like a sticky tar-like substance that's the world's dirtiest oil. So they decided to call it oil sands. The tar sands consume more water than any other oil process, three to five barrels of water are taken, polluted and then returned into tailings ponds,
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The microbial jungles...
and play a critical role within the global ecosystem that supports all larger organisms, including us. They produce much of the oxygen we breath, and are recruited to clean up environmental pollution, like oil spills, or to treat our waste water. Not to mention, biofilms are normal and flavor enhancing parts
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Building an innovative water filtration system could provide a solution for farmers working in drought-stricken regions, or a way to clean municipal water in polluted cities. In fact, many scientific advances have occurred when serendipitous failures in one field
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Do we really need...
Pesticides have improved over time and are currently regulated by strict safety standards, but they still have the potential to pollute soil and water, impact wildlife, and even harm us. So considering all these risks, why do we continue using pesticides?
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presents some challenges it also offers an environmentally friendly alternative to the greenhouse gas emissions and pollution of fossil fuels and as advances in technology make renewable energy more accessible affordable and efficient an end to
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Why do whales sing? -...
and in other critical habitats, and reducing noise pollution throughout the ocean would help ensure whales continued survival. If the whales can keep singing and we can keep listening, maybe one day we'll truly understand what they're saying.
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this could also cause a huge surge in air pollution, an unintended consequence that's important to think about. explore other points of view. Ask yourself why so many people are drawn to the policies of the opposing political candidate.
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The Egyptian Book of the...
Among these negative confessions, or declarations of innocence, he proclaims that he has not made anyone cry, is not an eavesdropper, and has not polluted the water. But did Ani really live such a perfect life?
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How to build a greener,...
nitrogen pollution on biodiversity loss on ecosystem degradation the list goes why is this I think this is because we really haven't paid enough attention to what's really driving the economy look
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Swim With The Biggest...
across the world whale sharks are facing threats from overfishing pollution and habitat loss but here they live in a marine protected area and fishing forum is strictly prohibited
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Garth Lenz: The true...
so that the oil companies wouldn't be trying to promote something that sounds like a sticky tar-like substance that's the world's dirtiest oil. So they decided to call it oil sands. The tar sands consume more water than any other oil process, three to five barrels of water are taken, polluted and then returned into tailings ponds,
Video examples
The microbial jungles...
and play a critical role within the global ecosystem that supports all larger organisms, including us. They produce much of the oxygen we breath, and are recruited to clean up environmental pollution, like oil spills, or to treat our waste water. Not to mention, biofilms are normal and flavor enhancing parts
Video examples
The power of creative...
Building an innovative water filtration system could provide a solution for farmers working in drought-stricken regions, or a way to clean municipal water in polluted cities. In fact, many scientific advances have occurred when serendipitous failures in one field
Video examples
Do we really need...
Pesticides have improved over time and are currently regulated by strict safety standards, but they still have the potential to pollute soil and water, impact wildlife, and even harm us. So considering all these risks, why do we continue using pesticides?
Video examples
Renewable Energy 101 PIPE...
presents some challenges it also offers an environmentally friendly alternative to the greenhouse gas emissions and pollution of fossil fuels and as advances in technology make renewable energy more accessible affordable and efficient an end to
Video examples
Why do whales sing? -...
and in other critical habitats, and reducing noise pollution throughout the ocean would help ensure whales continued survival. If the whales can keep singing and we can keep listening, maybe one day we'll truly understand what they're saying.
Video examples
5 tips to improve your...
this could also cause a huge surge in air pollution, an unintended consequence that's important to think about. explore other points of view. Ask yourself why so many people are drawn to the policies of the opposing political candidate.
Video examples
The Egyptian Book of the...
Among these negative confessions, or declarations of innocence, he proclaims that he has not made anyone cry, is not an eavesdropper, and has not polluted the water. But did Ani really live such a perfect life?
Video examples
How to build a greener,...
nitrogen pollution on biodiversity loss on ecosystem degradation the list goes why is this I think this is because we really haven't paid enough attention to what's really driving the economy look
Video examples
Swim With The Biggest...
across the world whale sharks are facing threats from overfishing pollution and habitat loss but here they live in a marine protected area and fishing forum is strictly prohibited
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Frances Beinecke
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I agree with the overwhelming majority of scientists who recognize that climate change is real, and it's essential that our country honors its commitment to work with the rest of the world to cut carbon pollution and address this crisis together.
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Jack Dangermond
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The world that you and I live in is increasingly challenged. Population growth, pollution, over-consumption, unsustainable patterns, social conflict, climate change, loss of nature... these are not good stories.
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Ted Danson
American Actor
I moved into this neighborhood, and I was walking on this beach with my kids, and we came across a sign that said, 'Water's polluted, no swimming.' And I didn't have any answers.
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Gina McCarthy
American Public Servant
When discussing overall impacts on employment, it is important not to overlook the new technologies and industries that can be driven by pollution control standards.
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Harshvardhan Rane
Indian Actor
I would do theatre till I die. Theatre keeps your honesty alive. You can't pollute yourself. You learn a lot, and you use theatre techniques in life.
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Jay Inslee
American Politician
The oil companies, the big polluters, and the climate deniers are incredibly powerful. They will do everything they can to protect their profits.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
American Politician
The worst blows to humanity from carbon pollution may come at us from the oceans.
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Ned Lamont
American Politician
We have to reenergize our economy so it works for all Americans; invest in our schools so that all our children have the tools they need to compete and succeed in life; rebuild and enhance our infrastructure; and we must reduce carbon pollution and reverse climate change.
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Gloria Reuben
Canadian Actress
Clean energy is about offering people the opportunity to do what's right for themselves and the people they love. It's about reducing the pollution that makes people sick. It's about helping the low-income families struggling to pay their gas and electricity bills.
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Frances Beinecke
American Activist
Though every nation must do its part to address climate change, developed nations are responsible for the lion's share of carbon pollution in the atmosphere, and they have an obligation to help developing nations transition to a sustainable future.
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Sharice Davids
American Politician
I agree with the overwhelming majority of scientists who recognize that climate change is real, and it's essential that our country honors its commitment to work with the rest of the world to cut carbon pollution and address this crisis together.
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Jack Dangermond
American Businessman
The world that you and I live in is increasingly challenged. Population growth, pollution, over-consumption, unsustainable patterns, social conflict, climate change, loss of nature... these are not good stories.
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Ted Danson
American Actor
I moved into this neighborhood, and I was walking on this beach with my kids, and we came across a sign that said, 'Water's polluted, no swimming.' And I didn't have any answers.
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Gina McCarthy
American Public Servant
When discussing overall impacts on employment, it is important not to overlook the new technologies and industries that can be driven by pollution control standards.
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Harshvardhan Rane
Indian Actor
I would do theatre till I die. Theatre keeps your honesty alive. You can't pollute yourself. You learn a lot, and you use theatre techniques in life.
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Jay Inslee
American Politician
The oil companies, the big polluters, and the climate deniers are incredibly powerful. They will do everything they can to protect their profits.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
American Politician
The worst blows to humanity from carbon pollution may come at us from the oceans.
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