Power Plant Emissions Articles & Analysis
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“We know our public health is directly connected to our environment, and threats such as climate change are aggravating symptoms for communities across the country which is why we are taking important action through our Clean Power Plan and the Clean Air Act.” Asthma is a major public health issue, affecting nearly 23 million people and disproportionally affecting ...
Environmental factors – such as mold, mildew, pet dander, environmental tobacco smoke, cockroaches, dust mites, vehicle exhaust and industrial and power plant emissions – can exacerbate asthma symptoms. Twenty-three million people in the United States, including 7 million children, suffer from asthma, which is one of the leading ...