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"The Gas-Vapor Debate in Arizona" January 14, 2008 A committee in Pima County, Arizona is debating whether or not to require gas stations to install equipment that will catch harmful vapors before they are released into the air. The consideration to get Stage II Vapor Recovery is being considered after public health advocates requested the system. According to reports, the federal government is also expected to implement new ozone guidelines in March in the county. System to Prevent Benzene Exposure Compounds in gasoline, like benzene that interacts with heat and light, can often cause respiratory problems. Stage II Recovery systems work to capture these types of vapors and store them underground until they can be properly dispensed. The High Cost of Health Gas station owners and industry representatives claim that the systems are too expensive and they question how beneficial the system will be. “It would be a shame to extract $10 million from the local economy with no improvement in our air quality,” commented John Webster, the owner of a gas station in Pima County. However, mothers with children who have illnesses like leukemia are asking the committee to require the systems immediately. (Source: Arizona Star) Have you been wrongfully exposed to benzene? Contact us to speak with a trustworthy attorney who will enable you to get the legal guidance you deserve. |