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HEALTHJul 17 · 00:47 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITJay Scott Smith, Richard Estrada

Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Detroit AQI above 500, exposing longstanding pollution problems

Canadian wildfire smoke caused Detroit's air quality index (AQI) to exceed 500, a hazardous level, exacerbating existing pollution issues in Southwest Detroit. The area faces long-term health impacts from over 40 major and minor polluters, prompting State Sen. Stephanie Chang and Rep. Donovan McKinney to introduce legislation addressing cumulative pollution effects in overburdened communities.

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