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Episode #43: 2024 State of the Air: Record Highs in U.S. Particle Pollution

Dr. John Balmes Dr. John Balmes
April 24, 2024 -

Dr. John Balmes, a renowned environmental health sciences expert from the University of California, San Francisco, joins us for a deep dive into the Lung Association’s newly released 2024 "State of the Air" report. He specifically provides context behind several concerning trends, notably a spike in deadly particle pollution—the highest levels in the past 25 years largely due to wildfires. The eye-opening conversation also impresses upon the importance of clean transportation and power generation to help mitigate population-wide risk. This is a must-listen!

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