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I'm sure there has been a boat owner or 2 who also had an "accident" wherein their boats sank, yet EPA was ruthless in collecting heavy fines for the oil & gas which leaked from the sunken boat. Shockingly [sarcasm intended] I have been unable to find how much EPA fined itself for damage to the Animas River.
I'm not sure how old you are or where you grow up, but as a kid growing up in the northeast, a fond memory of mine were the smells of Autumn which invariably included burning leaves. No more!
[From the EPA website] "4. Can I burn leaves if I live in a rural area?
No, burning leaves is banned in New York State. We encourage you to compost leaves."
Is this a contributing factor to the "clear skies" you speak of? I bet as we "speak", EPA is conjuring up a penalty & fine schedule for homeowners using their fireplaces.
Hey, that's yer gubmint in action pertecktin' yer air & water, ya ungrateful ****!!!
Are ya breathin' easier yet?
Seriously though, the regulatory BS in this country gets deeper every second!
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