most idealistic<\/em> possibility, a simple imposition of better filters on the two power plants in question and a ban with regard to household coal burning in the city are probably the best viable options.<\/p>\nSimilar air pollution problems, caused by similar situations — old coal-fired power plants, and the use of coal in household and building furnaces — pervade much of the region, it should be noted.<\/p>\n
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So, clearly there’s room for improvement — if strong actions aren’t taken, then the air quality there will continue to deteriorate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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