http://earth911.com/news/2010/01/05/new-epa-map-uncovers-environmental-violators/ Find Recycling Centers and Learn How To Recycle Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:41:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://earth911.com/news/2010/01/05/new-epa-map-uncovers-environmental-violators/comment-page-1/#comment-35721 Mike Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:24:17 +0000 http://earth911.com/?p=28943#comment-35721 Very interesting information. Question: Why do states not inspect mobile equipment (school buses, construction equipment, locomotives, etc.) that are powered by diesel engines that produce black carbon soot which is a major cause of health issues such as lung cancer. In NC I have to get my car inspected including emission testing annually in order to qualify to get my car registration. The garbage truck that picks up my recycled materials blows black smoke all over our neighborhood which is breathed by everyone-no regulations for that type of equipment-why not? Very interesting information. Question: Why do states not inspect mobile equipment (school buses, construction equipment, locomotives, etc.) that are powered by diesel engines that produce black carbon soot which is a major cause of health issues such as lung cancer. In NC I have to get my car inspected including emission testing annually in order to qualify to get my car registration. The garbage truck that picks up my recycled materials blows black smoke all over our neighborhood which is breathed by everyone-no regulations for that type of equipment-why not?

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