The article discusses the grave impacts of climate change and air pollution on public health, specifically in Brooklyn. It highlights how air quality deteriorates due to increased ground-level ozone and particulate matter, leading to severe health issues such as decreased lung function and premature deaths. The CDC projects that by 2050, as many as 4,300 premature deaths annually in the U.S. could be tied to these environmental factors, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations like older adults and children. The call for action emphasizes the need for immediate change to ensure the safety of communities.
As a resident of Brooklyn, I can see how air pollution affects our community- in people, in their homes and their families.
The CDC and researchers have anticipated that by 2050, there will be up to 1,000-4,300 premature deaths annually in the United States due to the combined effects of ozone and particle pollution.
Exposure to particulate matter can also cause serious health problems such as lung and heart disease, leaving many children and adults in the hospital.
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