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| | Clean Air Imbizo: Vaal Triangle to be SA's First Air Pollution 'Hot Spot' |
 | | The Minister used the opportunity to pay tribute to communities like those of the Vaal Triangle, Durban South, Secunda, Richards Bay, and Table View who he identified as being amongst the most important drivers of the new air quality laws. |
 | | Turning specifically to the situation in the Vaal Triangle the Minster said: "We know that there are a number of major sources of air pollution in this area - heavy industries, refineries, a power station, motor cars, and more than 14 000 households burning coal for heat and cooking. |
 | | Recent studies have shown that the health costs of burning fuels in the Vaal, associated with respiratory diseases, are estimated to be more than R274 million every year – we can't afford not to act. |
| www.deat.gov.za /NewsMedia/MedStat/2005Jun6/06062005_2.htm (735 words) |
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