Why are we interested in Air Pollution in this area?Essex County, Massachusetts (where our three subject towns - Marblehead, Salem, and Beverly-are located) - got an F from the American Lung Association's "State of the Air" 2004 report.
- does not meet US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.
- Generated the 3rd largest amount of air pollutants released in Massachusetts.
- Is ranked as being in the highest 5% of US lifetime cumulative cancer risk associated with air pollution according to EPA.
- Is ranked as being in the highest 5% of US lifetime cumulative non-cancer risk associated with air pollution according to EPA.
This project is designed to further understand these rankings, what health issues may be related to this air pollution, and what reduction opportunities should be sought.
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