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Presents information on the construction of the Rye-Oyster Bay bridge, a six-mile bridge between Rye and Oyster bay. Fact that the Rye-Oyster Bay bridge was proposed by the New York State Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Transportation Authority and is supported by the construction industry; Report that the purpose of the bridge is to provide greater access between Long Island, New England and northern New York, and to relieve congestion on existing routes; Fact that the 33 million cars and trucks expected to use the bridge each year will cause a major increase in noise level and air pollution concentration which in the immediate area will violate federal minimum standards; Deliberations on environmental issues that needs to be taken care of before going ahead with the construction.

Offers a look at the extent of air pollution in Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston, Washington caused by the operation of the pulp mills of Potlatch Forest Industries. Information on a report from the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare based on environmental survey of the towns; Reaction of state agencies to the efforts of the federal government to address the problem; Health problems suffered by the population because of pollution.