Will Barrett

national senior director of advocacy and clean air at the American Lung Association

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Nearly half of the 25 most polluted U.S. cities are in California, according to the American Lung Association What’s causing the poor air quality?

CA cities have worst air in US due to wildfires, cars clogging roads

Nearly half of the 25 most polluted U.S. cities are in California, according to the American Lung Association What’s causing the poor air quality?

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