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Smog Costs California
$28B a Year

Toxic air kills more than car crashes in some areas, researchers find

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Nov 13, 08 2:40 AM CST
(Newser) - Health problems caused by pollution choke $28 billion out of California's economy every year, according to a new study. Most of the cost is linked to 3,000 smog-related deaths each year, along with days of work missed by workers with respiratory problems aggravated by pollution spewed from tailpipes and smokestacks, reports the Los Angeles Times. More »

More about:  California • environment • pollution • air pollution • diesel • vehicle emissions • respiratory problems • particulate soot

obituary

Laugh-In Creator Dick Martin
Dead at 86

Zany funnyman socked it to US audiences, topped ratings for years

Associated Press Associated Press May 25, 08 11:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - The final judge has come for Dick Martin, co-founder of the groundbreaking comedy show Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In and later a prolific director, the AP reports. Martin, the wacky counterpoint to partner Dan Rowan's straight man, died last night at age 86 of respiratory problems. Laugh-In , which began in 1968, launched the careers of Goldie Hawn and Lily Tomlin and changed television comedy. More »

More about:  obituary • comedian • stand up comedy • respiratory problems

SoCal Bans Wood Burning on Bad Air Days

But fireplace lovers need not fret: only 24 days per year

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Mar 8, 08 8:08 AM CST
(Newser) - Officials in charge of air quality in Los Angeles and surrounding counties have banned the use of wood-burning fireplaces during certain high-pollution days. The fines would only be levied on about two dozen winter days, and wouldn't affect gas fireplaces, wood-burning ovens in restaurants, or homes above 3,000 feet, the Los Angeles Times reports. More »

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