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Nearly 2 in 5 Americans breathe unhealthy air. Why it’s getting worse.: Climate change — linked to wildfires, drought and dust — is not only worsening air ...
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Nearly 2 in 5 Americans breathe unhealthy air. Why it’s getting worse.
Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
  • Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.

  • Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.

  • Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.

  • Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
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| Montreal Gazette: She also wants people to know that "your indoor air quality isn't always a safe haven without having air purifiers."
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81-year-old man dies from Bowers Fire injuries; son is hospitalized: The 81-year-old and his son suffered fire and smoke injuries in the brush fire that started ...
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81-year-old man dies from Bowers Fire injuries; son is hospitalized
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Modeling broader effects of wildfires in Siberia: As wildfires in Siberia become more common, global climate modeling estimates significant impacts on climate ...
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Modeling broader effects of wildfires in Siberia
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We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent: Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
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We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent