Factory farm pollution exemption?

02-25-2008

While divided Congress is away, EPA publishes intent to exempt factory farms from requirement of reporting toxic emissions from manure lagoons; comment period ends March 27 (Click 'See also' to comment). Livestock operations generate two-thirds of ammonia emissions reported nationwide. Critics say the reports help rural communities hold large livestock operations accountable for the pollution they produce.

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