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Protecting Overburdened Communities Act

Coverage of Protecting Overburdened Communities Act in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 17 · 00:47 UTCMost recent: Jul 29 · 21:18 UTC
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Detroitplace2American Lung Associationorganization2Southwest Detroitplace2Stephanie Changperson2Donovan McKinneyperson2EPAorganization1Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energyorganization1Great Lakes Environmental Law Centerorganization1Nick Leonardperson1Deb Sumnerperson1Canadian wildfirestopic1AQItopic1
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  • HEALTHJul 29 · 21:18 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    What it means that the EPA wants to call Detroit’s air ‘clean’ and why residents say it isn’t

    The EPA proposes to redesignate Detroit's air quality as meeting national ozone standards, but residents and environmental advocates argue that pollution levels remain dangerously high, particularly in Southwest Detroit, citing health issues like asthma and cancer. A recent study by the American Lung Association graded Detroit's air an 'F' due to ozone and pollution levels.

  • HEALTHJul 17 · 00:47 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Detroit AQI above 500, exposing longstanding pollution problems

    Canadian wildfire smoke caused Detroit's air quality index (AQI) to exceed 500, a hazardous level, exacerbating existing pollution issues in Southwest Detroit. The area faces long-term health impacts from over 40 major and minor polluters, prompting State Sen. Stephanie Chang and Rep. Donovan McKinney to introduce legislation addressing cumulative pollution effects in overburdened communities.