WGN-TV (Chicago)Updated 19h ago · First reported Jul 17, 6:38 AM
Thursday's Chicago air quality was more than three times as bad as the previous record.
Why it matters: The poor air quality could have severe health effects on the population, particularly vulnerable groups such as the elderly and young…
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Limited Evidence
The story is based on reliable data from the past 30 years, and the air quality numbers are the highest ever recorded.
Missing from current reporting: Causes of the poor air quality, health effects, and measures to improve it
The poor air quality could have severe health effects on the population, particularly vulnerable groups such as the elderly and young children.
Further investigation into the causes of the poor air quality and potential measures to improve it.
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