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Air Pollution Disproportionately Affects DC’s Black Residents, Says NASA
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Air Pollution Disproportionately Affects DC’s Black Residents, Says NASA

Asthma-caused emergency room trips are 30 times higher in Southeast than in Northwest.
air pollution, NASA
November 11, 2021
DC’s Skies Are Hazy Today Because of Wildfires Out West
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DC’s Skies Are Hazy Today Because of Wildfires Out West

The region is currently under a code orange air-quality alert.
air pollution, air quality, National Weather Service, Weather
July 21, 2021
No, the Washington Metro Region Still Doesn’t Have Great Air Quality
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No, the Washington Metro Region Still Doesn’t Have Great Air Quality

The American Lung Association's State of the Air report examined the region's smog and soot levels.
air pollution, air quality, Pollution
April 21, 2021
A deserted street in Washington, DC. Photo by Evy Mages.
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Yes, DC’s Air Is Cleaner During the Pandemic

And it's a dramatic difference.
air pollution, air quality, Coronavirus, Coronavirus 2020
April 16, 2020
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