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Clean Air Comes At A Price In California

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April 12, 2009

The air in California should be getting cleaner, thanks to a new law hitting the state's gas stations this month. But fresh air does not always come cheap. In fact, many gas stations say the expensive new gear they're being forced to install is going to put them out of business. For good. It's a problem that many gas stations across the country may eventually face.

Amy Standen reports for member station KQED.

 
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