Mount St. Helens.

Since the volcano began erupting in early October, it has been pumping out 50 to 250 tons a day of sulfur dioxide, the lung-stinging gas that causes acid rain and contributes to haze.

At peak, that's more than double the amount from all the state's industries combined.

Okay it's time to close that volcano down! If it can't stay within the EPA guidelines, lawsuits should be filed! Notices slapped on the side of the mountain. Threats should be made. This volcano must be made to understand how seriously it's violating all the environmental rules we hold dear!

It's a good thing we never voted in the Kyoto treaty or accords or whatever they are... having a volcano that flouts all of the pollution levels agreed upon would mean that all of Washington state would have to cease functioning until the volcano decided to stop spewing. Maybe Oregon and California just for good measure. (come to think of it... what a lovely thought - where'd that treaty go... let's sign on!)

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