tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14720483.post115703249660400303..comments2023-11-03T15:07:55.979+06:00Comments on 4 MATTERS: Toxic wastes created by scraped carsM.Faheem Faruqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953424063024451327noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14720483.post-1160701778739998322006-10-13T07:09:00.000+06:002006-10-13T07:09:00.000+06:00Yes, end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) are a serious pro...Yes, end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) are a serious problem because of the mercury switched, lead-acid batteries, lead wires, etc. they contain, not to mention the refrigerants many still have that can deplete the ozone layer. Imagine the hazards posed by improper disposal in most developing countries... I have! I write about environment issues, especially waste-related, in Latin America & Caribbean, and plan to do a blog entry soon on this issue. Hope you visit, comment -- maybe we can exchange ideas/information, since it seems we have many interests in common.<BR/>Best Regards,<BR/>KeithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com