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How Wildfires and Ozone Led to Terrible Air Quality

Here’s how poor air quality can lead to serious health effects.

Publish Date: 9/8/21Topic: Planet EarthPlanet EarthNova

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By Ana Aceves

During summer 2021, cities like New York and Sacramento reported higher-than-normal air pollution — with Denver on Aug. 7 reporting the worst air quality in the world.

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