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    LA pushes for cleaner cars, so why is the air still so bad?

    Last summer, LA had 87 consecutive days bad air. It was the first time in decades. This week, we tied that record. Why is our air so bad, despite the fact that California is a leader in pushing for cleaner vehicles and renewable energy?

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Sep 17, 2019 • 1 min read

    Last summer, LA had 87 consecutive days bad air. It was the first time in decades. This week, we tied that record. Why is our air so bad, despite the fact that California is a leader in pushing for cleaner vehicles and renewable energy?

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

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      Alissa Walker

      urbanism editor, Curbed

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