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particulate soot stories: 2 news summaries

Smog Costs California
$28B a Year

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

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... More »

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

SoCal Bans Wood Burning on Bad Air Days

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

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,... More »

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fireplaces • Los Angeles • Southern California • South Coast Air Quality Management • air pollution • respiratory problems • particulate soot • air quality

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