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Chicago's West Side is an air pollution hotspot, new study finds
Summary by Ground News
The West Side of Chicago experiences up to 32% higher concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution compared to the rest of the city. The West Side also has more Black, Hispanic and Latinx residents. A byproduct of fossil-fuel combustion engines, NO2 can lead to bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma and even premature death.