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Posted Tue Aug 26 2014: from National Center for Atmospheric Research/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research: Trash burning worldwide significantly worsens air pollution http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1409095879 Unregulated trash burning around the globe is pumping far more pollution into the atmosphere than shown by official records. A new study estimates that more than 40 percent of the world's garbage is burned in such fires, with emissions that can substantially affect human health and climate. [Read more stories about: airborne pollutants] This item will appear in our PANIQuiz! New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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