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Many home couches contain potentially toxic flame retardants
Scientists are reporting an increasing use of flame retardants in the main gathering spot for adults, children and family pets in the home — the couch.

Speed limits on cargo ships could reduce their pollutants by more than half
Putting a speed limit on cargo ships as they sail near ports and coastlines could cut their emission of air pollutants by up to 70 percent.