1. We dig wells more than 100 meters into the earth for clean drinking water, but we cannot plant our crops 100 meters down or in the air.
2. The plant began operation in 2007 and has been subject to constant complaints, mostly about the pungent smell it discharged into the air at 10 pm every night.
3. The Environmental Protection Agency was on scene to monitor the air but officials said there was no threat to people who live near the plant.
4. The plant uses waste coal bed gas to generate electricity as part of efforts to reduce air pollutants.
5. The plant will have a waste classification unit that separates garbage for incineration from other waste to minimize air pollution.
6. On May 7 Freudenberg broke ground on a new 36 million yuan plant in Chengdu that makes engine and cabin air filters for automobiles.
7. Villagers suspect they were sickened by discharge from a nearby lead smelting plant which released water and air pollution.
8. Witnesses described a series of loud explosions at the plant that shook the ground and shot flames and smoke into the air.
9. And environmental monitors entered the plant to test the air and water quality.
10. Many residents living near the plant don't open windows in summer because of the foul air.