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Guangdong to boost air quality tests (2)

By Zheng Caixiong (Chinadaily.com.cn)

14:24, November 14, 2012

According to environmental experts, dioxins, like other heavy metals, do not degrade easily and can remain in the air for a long period of time, threatening public health.

Monitoring dioxins levels can help the relevant departments to introduce measures to fight air pollution and protect public health, the experts said.

Burning garbage, medical waste, fallen leaves, straws, disposable wires, coal, as well as vehicles’ exhaust emissions can produce dioxins.

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