US Kids Face Unhealthy Air as Pollution Persists in Major Cities
A American Lung Association State of the Air 2022–2024 report finds 44% of Americans live in areas with unhealthy air, including about 33 million kids; while some progress exists since last year, many regions—especially in the South, Southwest and Texas metros—still suffer from ozone and soot pollution. Bakersfield, CA ranks as the most polluted city, with other top offenders including Brownsville, Fresno, Eugene–Springfield and San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad; Bozeman, MT is among the cleanest. The report also notes data-center emissions and cites policy shifts, such as the Trump administration's deregulation and the EPA's endangerment finding repeal, as factors impacting air quality, urging stronger protections for children's health.
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