pollution abatement

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“With the increasing costs of pollution abatement and high cost municipal surcharges, food processors are forced to look into alternative methods for pretreatment of wastewater prior to discharge for secondary treatment or other treatment systems (Sistrunk, 1984).”
From Science Direct

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housing affordability

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“No, contrary to legend, it’s not mostly the young who are getting excluded from landing a yard and three bedrooms. It’s families at all ages.”
From —  S. Tully, Fortune Magazine

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hispanic

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“Like in Portugal, in the rest of Europe (and wider world) the concept of ‘Hispanic’ refers to historical ancient Hispania (especially the term Hispano-Roman and Hispania during the Roman Empire) or the Spanish language and cultures shared by all the Spanish-speaking countries.”
From wikipedia

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hate

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“SantaCon’s conniving leader gives New Yorkers another reason to hate the yearly bar crawl.”
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

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EJ – Environmental Justice

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“”Environmental justice is a public health and human rights issue.”

from — Environmental justice. (n.d.). American Public Health Association. 

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EEJ – Energy and Environmental Justice

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“Achieving energy justice begins with centering marginalized communities.”

from — from — Environmental, Climate, and Energy Justice—What do they mean? (2025, January 28). Union of Concerned Scientists. 

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diversity/equity efforts

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“Removing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives allows biases to operate unchecked, increasing the likelihood of discriminatory practices and thus the risk of legal liability.”

from — Niwr. (2025, December 10). Making Equal Opportunity Real: How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts Combat workplace Discrimination. National Institute for Workers’ Rights. 

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