SUVs Top EPA's List Of Worst Pollutors

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rates vehicles according to how much they pollute.

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February 19, 2003, 7:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The Environmental Protection Agency rates every vehicle according to the amount of pollutants coming out of the tailpipe that contribute to smog, which can worsen asthma and lead to cancer and lung damage. Many popular sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks rank at the bottom on the 0-to-10 scale. Among them are a number of recently introduced and highly profitable models."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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