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Article

14 Nov 2003

Author:
Sharda Naidoo, Business Day [So. Africa]

Bid for Clean Air May Cause Firms to Choke On the Costs - Laws to benefit communities living in hotspots' and give state more clout to prosecute offenders [So. Africa]

The Quality Air Bill, due to be enacted [in So. Africa] this month, will have far-reaching consequences for companies, which will have to incur substantial costs to meet the tough targets. The standards are a first for SA and will provide relief to communities living near pollution "hotspots" where they are at risk of diseases.