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Ohio Second For Toxic Air Pollution

WCBE 90.5FM | By Jim Letizia,
Associated Press
Published August 14, 2012 at 9:43 AM EDT

A report by the Natural Resources Defense Council ranks Ohio second among the 50 states when it comes to toxic air pollution from coal-fired power plants. The report ranks neighboring Kentucky as the worst state for pollution. Spokesperson John Walke says the report examined emissions from power plants in 2010, the most recent data available. 
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