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POPSThe Ocean Has Issues: 7 Biggest Problems Facing Our Seas, and How to Fix Them "Dead zones are swaths of ocean that don't support life due to a lack of oxygen, and global warming is a prime suspect for what's behind the shifts in ocean behavior that cause dead zones. The number of dead zones is growing at an alarming rate, with over 400 known to exist, and the number is expected to grow. " The use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture contributes to the growth of dead zones.
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POPSCalifornia approves measure to cut diesel pollution So, the regulators get blamed for trying to save lives when the dirty fuel and lack of clean alternatives is at fault. This legislation didn't happen overnight, and stakeholders were aware that it was coming. There have been grants for retrofits for several years now, but the voluntary participation in cleaning up emissions wasn't happening, so out came the mighty pen. This legislation helps protect the health of truckers and dock workers because they are at higher risk of lung cancer from daily exposure.
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POPSAcidic Seas Naysayers try to say that CO2 is not a pollutant, but look what it's doing to our oceans and ecosystems. More info: http://www.nrdc.org/globalWarming/abushco2.asp