The US comes in third for asthma-related air pollution (behind China and India), with 236,000 cases per year.This group of new studies from researchers around the world confirms that air pollution harms children’s health.
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Montana’s Wildfire Smoke Affects Climate and Health
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Community Rx Program Educates, Empowers, and Activates African Americans
Learn about Community Rx, which educates, empowers, and activates African American communities to fight for clean air and environmental justice.
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New York Bill Addresses Climate Change and Health Justice
Learn about the Climate and Community Protection Act, legislation in New York that will address climate change and climate justice.
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A Letter from the Smoke Zone
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