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It also plans to shut down 350 coal-burning machines in the city, or ask their owners to use a cleaner source of fuel. It aims to remove 60,000 vehicles that produce heavy pollution from the roads. In addition, it plans to curb emissions of volatile organic compounds in 11 industries, including dining and dry cleaning. The bureau also plans to improve the monitoring systems for Air Force 1 High Heels and the city's Air Quality Index.
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