131 million people in the US live in contaminated areas, according to a study

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131 million people in the US live in contaminated areas, according to a study

A recent study by the American Lung Association revealed a worrying trend: nearly 40% of Americans live in contaminated areas and are currently exposed to air that does not meet health standards. The 25th anniversary of the Air State report shows that 131 million residents in the United States live in areas plagued by poor air quality between 2020 and 2022. The study ensures that days marked by a "much unhealthy" or "healthy" air quality have re…