America, State of the Air
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Smog levels in valley raise risks for kids
Data: American Lung Association; Note: Days where air pollution was worse received a greater weighting in the calculation; Chart: Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios The Valley is again among the worst metros in the country for ozone pollution,
The effects of air pollution on kids "should have parents up in arms" to force changes in air pollution regulations, a reader said. Experts say children exposed to high air pollution levels can lose IQ points and are at greater risk for bronchitis ...
The association's latest “State of the Air” report shows more than 176,000 kids across Kentucky are exposed to dangerous pollution levels.