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Air pollution a growing problem for US, report finds

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More than 137 million Americans live in areas with unhealthy levels of particle pollution or ozone. People of color are more likely to live in counties with unhealthy air, the report says. The coronavirus shutdowns in early 2020 offered no obvious improvement to air quality, it says.

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Air pollution a growing problem for US, report finds

More than 137 million Americans live in areas with unhealthy levels of particle pollution or ozone, and people of color are more likely to live in counties with unhealthy air, the report said.

2 years ago·Cedar Rapids, United States

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Air pollution a growing problem for US, report finds

More than 137 million Americans live in areas with unhealthy levels of particle pollution or ozone, and people of color are more likely to live in counties with unhealthy air, the report said.

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Report finds sharp uptick in US air pollution

Air quality in the U. S. is on a downward spiral, according to the American Lung Association. A new report from the organization says the nation had a record-high number of "very unhealthy" and "hazardous" days from 2018-2020. Pollution levels had fallen consistently for 23 years prior to that. The research shows more than 137 million people are in counties with potentially dangerous air. READ MORE: FDA investigating if Lucky Charms is causing …

2 years ago·Charleston, United States

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Air pollution a growing problem for US, report finds

More than 137 million Americans live in areas with unhealthy levels of particle pollution or ozone, and people of color are more likely to live in counties with unhealthy air, the report said.

2 years ago

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Air pollution a growing problem for US, report finds

More than 137 million Americans live in areas with unhealthy levels of particle pollution or ozone, and people of color are more likely to live in counties with unhealthy air, the report said.

2 years ago

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boisestatepublicradio.org

Wildfire smoke and smog make air pollution a growing problem out West

The Mountain West is known for big blue skies. But several cities here are among the nation’s worst for short-term air pollution levels, according to a new American Lung Association study. Wildfire smoke is an increasing factor, but so is smog from growing cities across the region.

2 years ago·Boise, United States

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