Tagged: industrial agriculture

4:05pm

Wed April 6, 2011
Air Pollution

Groups seek regulation for livestock air pollution

Credit EPA.gov

If you put thousands of cows or chickens or hogs in a confined area, it’s likely to produce a powerful aroma. But can it harm your health?

A coalition of community and environmental groups says "yes." And they're asking for regulations on high-intensity livestock operations they say violate air pollution standards.

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