Op-Ed: The air our children breathe shouldn't be up for debate - BridgeDetroit

Op-Ed: The air our children breathe shouldn't be up for debate - BridgeDetroit

It is dangerously hot and humid in downtown Detroit this summer. Along with the heat comes worsening air quality.  Heat and sunlight work together to catalyze the formation of ground-level ozone, the primary component of smog. This is a dangerous type of air pollution that irritates the sensitive lining of the lungs when inhaled. This can make it harder for some people to breathe and lead to serious medical conditions like asthma attacks. The Mi…