Half of U.S. kids live in areas with dangerous air pollution, report finds
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A 27th annual American Lung Association report finds 46% of U.S. children live in areas with at least one unhealthy air-pollution measure, with 10% in communities failing all three; ozone remains the most widespread pollutant, exposing about 129 million people to risky levels. The report links higher pollution to heat, drought, wildfires, climate change, and growing datacenter energy use, while outlining disproportionate exposure and health risks for communities of color. It also criticizes EPA rollbacks under the current administration as weakening protections for public health.
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