Many mining experts have told me the toxic pollution from the mine will likely turn Mes Aynak into a site so toxic that in the future people will be advised against even setting foot on the ground.

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The debate over air pollution and, more specifically, the regulation of air pollution, raged on this week as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) watered down its cross-state pollution rule and House Republicans moved to delay new rules on toxic air pollution from cement plants, solid waste incinerators, and industrial boilers.

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Nanotech also allows for "green manufacturing"--manufacturing processes that can take place at ordinary temperatures, reducing energy costs, while the use of non-toxic catalysts minimize pollution and bottom-up construction leaves no wasted material behind.

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We know that our country is stronger when we can count on affordable health care and Medicare and Social Security. (Applause.) When we protect our kids from toxic dumping and mercury pollution.

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They cite the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986, which led to the development of a Toxic Release Inventory detailing the pollution habits of various companies.

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It is to add dioxin to the list of toxic chemicals controlled under an air-pollution law.

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Cox said Gore helped strengthen clean air health standards, sped clean up of Superfund toxic waste sites, reduced automobile tailpipe pollution, and protected America's spectacular landscapes.

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"The toxic chemicals have caused many environmental emergencies linked to water and air pollution, " it said.

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