CNN's Jacqueline Howard is reporting on unhealthy U.S. air pollution levels.
Nearly 40% of Americans live in areas with unhealthy air pollution levels, as detailed in the American Lung Association's latest "State of the Air" report. This rise in pollution, affecting 131 million people, is attributed to extreme weather events like heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires, particularly in the Western U.S. Despite significant reductions in emissions since the 1970s due to the Clean Air Act, air quality issues persist, exacerbated by factors such as increased oil and gas extraction and the impacts of climate change. The report emphasizes the need for comprehensive efforts to address these issues, particularly as they disproportionately affect communities of color, who represent a significant portion of the population in counties with failing air quality grades.
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Source: CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/unhealthy-air-report/index.html
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