How Wildfires and Ozone led to Terrible Air Quality in US Cities

In the last month, cities like New York and Sacramento have reported higher-than-normal air pollution, with Denver on Aug. 7 reporting the worst air quality in the world. Here’s how poor air quality can lead to serious health effects. PRODUCTION CREDITS: Digital Producer: Ana Aceves Production Assistance: Christina Monnen Archival: AP Images Pond5 Storyblocks Dan Jenkins, GB / The Noun Project Linseed Studio, US / The Noun Project Vectorstall, PK / The Noun Project Music: APM © WGBH Educational Foundation 2021

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