131.2 million Americans face unhealthy air due to high ozone and particle pollution, linked to climate change, extreme heat, drought, and wildfires.
4 out of 10 Americans live in unhealthy air, with 131.2 million people exposed to high levels of ozone and particle pollution. The American Lungs Association's 2024 report links this to extreme heat, drought, and wildfires in the west, exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased particle pollution. Over 63% of residents in areas with the worst air quality are people of color.
June 22, 2024
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