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Cherise Udell

Kennecott an airshed hog?

Last updated Friday, February 22, 2013 - 3:18pm

Editor,

I am really curious as to how the Department of Air Quality recently arrived at the figure that industry only accounts for 11 percent of our air pollution. Governor Herbert certainly likes this number as he has been sharing it with everyone as proof that industry has done its part and now it is time for Utah citizens to do their part. But, just take a look at these digits and tell me how all industry can account for only 11 percent when one company, Kennecott, is responsible for the majority of pollution in Salt Lake County.

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Governor, legislators wait while pollution poisons us

Cherise Udell Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, January 25, 2013 - 3:49pm

Editor,

Air pollution is starting to feel like a silent terrorist in my community, an ominous threat hanging heavy over my head, my heart.

Every time I go outside, I feel anxious. I am afraid to let my children outside. I send notes to school requesting that my daughters stay inside for recess as I fear for their well-being. I fear for the unborn babies being carried in the bellies of my fellow mommies. I worry about newborn babies and wonder how will they be able to breathe with their tiny new lungs.

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