Kansas City Star journalist Natalie Wallington reports on the factors contributing to high levels of air pollution in the KC metro. In a nutshell:According to a local air quality expert, the majority of air pollution in Kansas City is generated within the metro area itself, primarily from vehicle exhaust, power generation, and volatile chemicals. Rising temperatures and stagnant air patterns also contribute to the formation of harmful ground-level ozone, intensifying the health risks associated with air pollution. Read the whole story at the Kansas City Star. EHN's Kristina Marusic wrote about how reducing air pollution could lower cancer rates.

Source: thestar June 26, 2023 17:36 UTC