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Posted inHealth

Many in Neighborhoods of Color are Breathing More Unhealthy Air Than Ever Before

by Stacy M. Brown April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

Nearly half of all Americans — 137 million people — are experiencing more days of “very unhealthy” and “hazardous” air quality than in the previous two decades combined, according to a report published this week by the American Lung Association.

Air pollution may be at the center of the alarming number of COVID-19 deaths across the globe. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inSupplements, Sustainability

COVID-19 & Air Pollution

by WI Guest Author April 15, 2020December 21, 2021
Posted inSupplements, Sustainability

2020 Sustainability Supplement

by WI Webstaff April 15, 2020December 21, 2021
Posted inPolitics

In Smog Battle, Industry Gets Help from Unlikely Source: Black Business Group

by Washington Informer September 29, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

Every Breath You Take: State of the Air 2015

by Washington Informer April 30, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inOp-Ed, Opinion

Protecting our Communities from Hazardous Air Pollution

by Reporter II August 11, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

WHO: Pollution Kills 7 Million People Every Year

by Washington Informer March 26, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inWorld

Beautiful China Tourism Pitch Misfires Amid Smog

by Washington Informer October 22, 2013October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth, Technology

More Than 2 Million Die Yearly from Human-Caused Pollution

by Washington Informer July 23, 2013October 30, 2020

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