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Do Military Burn Pits Cause Lung Problems?

Burn pits used to destroy everything from diesel engines to human waste on military bases may cause lung problems in servicemembers, but it’s too early to tell for sure – according to a new study. The pits are used in Afghanistan and Iraq by the military and military contractors to get rid of waste that can’t be destroyed any other way (click here for the rest of the story).

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