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  2. Pollution in California - Wikipedia

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    A view of Los Angeles covered in smog. Pollution in California relates to the degree of pollution in the air, water, and land of the U.S. state of California.Pollution is defined as the addition of any substance (solid, liquid, or gas) or any form of energy (such as heat, sound, or radioactivity) to the environment at a faster rate than it can be dispersed, diluted, decomposed, recycled, or ...

  3. Water pollution in Canada - Wikipedia

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    [1] Water pollution in Canada is caused by municipal sewage, urban runoff, industrial pollution and industrial waste, agricultural pollution, inadequate water infrastructure. This is a long-term threat in Canada due to "population growth, economic development, climate change, and scarce fresh water supplies in certain parts of the country."

  4. Central Valley groundwater pollution - Wikipedia

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    California is also the leading dairy producer in the country, with 1.8 million mature cows in the Central Valley contributing to 80% of California's dairies. [7] [8] Water quantity and quality have been a leading concern in this crucial high-output agricultural region that often suffers from drought.

  5. This map shows Californians where to find Clean Air Centers ...

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    About 200 of the locations featured in the new map were supported by state funds aimed at creating a network of public facilities that can provide clean air, CARB said in a release about the map.

  6. Environmental impact of the chemical industry in Sarnia

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    Water pollution is a serious concern in Sarnia. A June 2003 Ryerson University study concluded that the main source of water pollution in the St. Clair River occurs at the Sarnia Water Pollution Control Centre (WPCC) due to chemical spills and ship emissions. [12] In 2008, the city resolved to replace the aging sewer pumps that controlled the ...

  7. Environmental issues in Toronto - Wikipedia

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    It is estimated by Toronto Public Health that air pollution in Toronto from all sources currently causes 1,300 premature deaths and 3,550 hospitalizations within the city annually. [6] Over half of Toronto's air pollution is emitted within the city's boundaries with the largest local source being traffic including all types of on-road vehicles.

  8. Water in California - Wikipedia

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    Map of water storage and delivery facilities as well as major rivers and cities in the state of California. Central Valley Project systems are in red, and State Water Project in blue. California's interconnected water system serves almost 40 million people and irrigates over 5,680,000 acres (2,300,000 ha) of farmland. [1]

  9. Trump administration accuses California of water pollution

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    Escalating its fight with California, the Trump administration accused the state Thursday of failing to stop water pollution from such sources as human waste left on the pavement by the homeless ...