Bad air investigating pollution: dirty deals in reshaping economy, county eases way for diesel truck pollution

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Every industrial project in Mira Loma was officially proclaimed to have no significant effect on the environment for about 13 years. This unincorporated community that was already in the pockets of Southern California's dirtiest pocket of particulate pollution was overrun by thousands of diesel trucks and medical researchers discovered that diesel soot is the most toxic part of particulate air pollution.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Trucks, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Truck & Bus Safety Regulatn, Evaluation, Causes of, Environmental aspects, Air pollution, Diesel motor exhaust gas, Diesel emissions

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Off track

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Many cargo trains with substandard tank cars loaded with deadly chemicals pass through cities and towns across the US every day. These trains' poses increasing threat to populated areas through which they pass and even a small accident can cause tremendous damage to people and property and therefore, a task force has been created to examine train hazards and recommend solutions.

Government domestic functions, Company legal issue, Investigations, Prevention, Transportation policy, Chemicals, Investigative reporting, Chemical transportation, Railroad accidents, Cover story, Railroads, Industrial, Industrial railroads

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Cash flow

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The money gained by campaign consultants from politicians' fund-raising efforts is discussed. Their influence on their clients and the political system is also presented.

Civic and Social Organizations, Social services, not elsewhere classified, Fund Raising Agencies, Fund raising

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