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As this study shows, the cost of implementing these, and other pollution control technologies pales in comparison with the public health benefits, and savings.<\/p>\n<p>Read the full article here: http:\/\/content.usatoday.com\/communities\/greenhouse\/post\/2011\/03\/air-pollution-life-expectancy\/1<\/p>\n<p>About the Author<\/p>\n<p><b>|<\/b> Dominick DalSanto is an Author &amp; Environmental Technologies Expert, specializing in Dust Collection Systems. With nearly a decade of hands-on working experience in the industry, Dominick\u2019s knowledge of the industry goes beyond a mere classroom education. He is currently serving as Online Marketing Director &amp; Content Manager at Baghouse.com. His articles have been published not only on Baghouse.com , but also on other industry related blogs and sites. 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