We've heard a lot about how the drought is creating a "dust bowl" in Central Valley farm country. In fact, dust kicked up by farm machinery has long contributed to air pollution in this region, which already deals with high rates of asthma. Now, air regulators are giving farmers a break when it comes to controlling dust with water.
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