51.   But the former Exxon attorneys told a court that no evidence existed of contaminated soil and accused other companies in the area of causing the pollution.

52.   Chinese scientists tend to prefer liquid nitrogen, Cao says, because it works more consistently at higher temperatures, is cheaper and causes no pollution.

53.   Dong Ya was told to pay compensation and damages for the spill, which caused serious pollution and hurt fishing resources in the area, the report said.

54.   Elbasan is an impoverished town, where a big steel mill, partly built with Chinese assistance, caused widespread pollution.

55.   Fatah had said officials from the local authorities claimed they did not know where to dump the bags, as they were afraid it would cause further pollution.

56.   Growing rice, vegetables and flowers without soil would cause less pollution and produce better quality and higher yields, the report said.

57.   He added that factories that caused pollution would be closed unless they stop polluting the environment.

58.   He also accused the company of operating in an irresponsible manner that caused massive pollution.

59.   He said the pollution was caused by residents dumping rubbish and factories discharging effluents.

60.   Industrial trawlers, as well as fishing out stocks, were causing pollution in breeding grounds.