Heat and humidity constrict and narrow airways, trap ozone, and cause the air to entrain more particulate matter from cars, trucks, and smokestacks.—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 24 May 2024 High temperatures can trigger heart attacks and strokes, while particulate matter in wildfire smoke is linked to cancer and lung disease.—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024
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Larger, long-term concentrations in the air can contribute to the formation of fine particulate matter , which can penetrate the lungs and enter the bloodstream, leading to significant cardiovascular and pulmonary health problems, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024 Wastewater, noise and light pollution, particulate matter in exhaust, and even where the vessels dock can have an adverse effect on the local environment.—Eva Roytburg, Fortune Europe, 9 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for particulate
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