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Nearly Half of US Breathes Unhealthy Levels of Pollution—Cars and Trucks Largely to Blame

Union of Concerned Scientists

Here is a striking statement from the report: Short-term spikes in fine particle pollution that last from a few hours to a few days can kill. Premature deaths from breathing these particles can occur on the very day that particle levels are high, or up to a month or two afterwards. is also deadly.

Ozone 246
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Do We Dare Continue to Flare?

Vermont Law

23) Since 2010, natural gas flaring and venting have increased 1.52 23) Since 2010, natural gas flaring and venting have increased 1.52 Along with Carbon dioxide and Methane, particle pollution such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxides are examples of pollutants discharged into the atmosphere from flaring. (26)