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A new study from Harvard University suggests that air pollution continues to contribute to premature death of Americans—even at levels well below the legal limits set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The nationwide study showed long-term exposure to two main smog pollutants—ozone and fine particulate matter—could increase chances of a shorter life.
The analysis of more than 60 million senior citizens found no sign of a “safe” level of pollution, below which the risk of dying early tapered off.
The Clean Air Act requires federal limits on the nation’s most widespread air pollutants to be updated periodically based on scientific review. The study, however, finds the current regulations to be insufficient to fully protect the public.
LOS ANGELES TIMES: Air pollution exposure may hasten death, even at levels deemed ‘safe,’ study says
This is an important part of the story from the study you referenced in your article above – “MINORITY AND LOW-INCOME RECIPIENTS ARE ESPECIALLY THREATENED, HARVARD RESEARCHERS SAY. ” You can read more here: http://www.pollutionairmask.com/american-study-finds-air-pollution-is-even-deadlier-than-we-thought/