Op-Ed: The air our children breathe shouldn’t be up for debate

Detroit is experiencing dangerously high ozone levels due to heat and pollution, leading to severe health impacts like asthma. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued air quality alerts but faces criticism for ignoring long-term industrial and transportation pollution. Ozone concentrations in Detroit have consistently exceeded EPA standards, with asthma hospitalizations significantly higher than statewide averages.