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Smog Is Back with a Vengeance Thanks to the Drought
Years of drought are slowing California’s progress against air pollution. Increased heat creates more ozone and, without rain, particulates just hang in the air. It’s reduced visibility in the Los Angeles Basin. It’s bad news for people with asthma and cardiovascular disease, especially children. And was it ever a good idea to build housing near busy freeways?
By Warren Olney • • 25m ListenYears of drought are slowing California’s progress against air pollution. Increased heat creates more ozone and, without rain, particulates just hang in the air. It’s reduced visibility in the Los Angeles Basin. It’s bad news for people with asthma and cardiovascular disease, especially children. And was it ever a good idea to build housing near busy freeways?
Also, the "Dirty Car Pledge" is designed to save water in these dry times. Can you take the pledge and still go to the local car wash?
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In this episode
2 storiesDrought, Smog, Health Effects and Housing
Years of drought don’t just make for more heat and less water. They also mean a setback in one of California’s longest running battles -- the fight against air pollution and smog.
Read the story18 minSpread of the Dirty Car Pledge
The ongoing drought could have an impact on California’s car culture, which traditionally demands a car wash at least once a month. Now the Los Angeles Waterkeeper, which keeps track of all things H2O, is handing out stickers for drivers who take the Dirty Car Pledge .
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