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Chileans asked to stop World Cup barbecues as pollution rises

2014-06-16 21:23:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Reuters: The governor of Santiago has asked Chileans to refrain from lighting up their barbecue grills while they watch the World Cup soccer tournament, as air pollution in the capital has worsened. "We have air problems. Do not light a wood fire, no bonfires, no barbecues," Governor Claudio Orrego said at the weekend, as the local government issued an environmental alert, restricting traffic and banning outdoor sports at schools. Local media reported that pollution levels in Santiago reached at least a...

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