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Solar industry grapples with hazardous wastes

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In this file photo taken in 2010, employees of California Green Design assemble solar electrical panels on the roof of a home in Glendale, Calif.

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Homeowners on the hunt for sparkling solar panels are lured by ads filled with images of pristine landscapes and bright sunshine, and words about the technology’s benefits for the environment. What customers may not know is that there’s a dirtier side.
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