Yifang Zhu

aerosol scientist and professor of environmental health studies at UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

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Lifting mask mandate in LA County was premature, says aerosol scientist

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Studies have shown that living near freeways can lead to all sorts of negative health outcomes, from asthma and heart attacks to pre-term births and even autism.

The health impact of living near freeways

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The 110 and 105 interchange in Los Angeles Photo courtesy of  Rémi Jouan President Trump has proposed rolling back CAFE standards, the gas mileage levels set for cars and light…

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