Los Angeles Air Quality Among America’s Worst as Wildfire Pollution Rises
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that Los Angeles ranks among the worst U.S. cities for air pollution, with levels equating to smoking 168 cigarettes per year. Driven by frequent wildfires and factory emissions, LA’s long-standing air quality issues are projected to worsen as climate conditions intensify.
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