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November 18, 2009

World pollution grows, even during recession

  • Worldwide carbon dioxide pollution jumped 2 percent last year, most of the increase coming from China.
    • By SETH BORENSTEIN
    AP Science Writer

    WASHINGTON — Pollution typically declines during a recession. Not this time.

    Despite a global economic slump, worldwide carbon dioxide pollution jumped 2 percent last year, most of the increase coming from China, according to a study published online Tuesday.


     
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