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Robert W. Purvis: Want to help curtail pollution? Ban drive-thrus

Now that the world’s leaders and their delegates are winding up their discussions of air pollution and global warning, our cities’ fathers and their county cousins can act locally to decrease air pollution and reduce fuel consumption, in addition to promoting healthy eating choices, physical activity and community: Ban all drive-thrus.

Robert W. Purvis, Modesto

This story was originally published December 17, 2015 at 12:06 PM with the headline "Robert W. Purvis: Want to help curtail pollution? Ban drive-thrus."

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