Detroit has some of the worst air quality in the nation, according to a report released Wednesday by the American Lung Association. The organization’s “State of the Air” report gives the region an "F" grade in ground level ozone pollution, a "D" in particle pollution, and a failing grade overall in pollution levels above federal standards.
Plus, Detroit City Council member Gabriella-Santiago Romero has been disqualified from having her name on the city’s August primary election ballot.
Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
April 23rd, 2025, 07:52 pm
The Detroit Evening Report
Detroit ranks among worst in nation for particle pollution, report finds
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Published April 23rd, 2025, 07:52 pm
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Detroit has some of the worst air quality in the nation, according to a report released Wednesday by the American Lung Association. The organization’s “State of the Air” report gives the region an "F" grade in ground level ozone pollution, a "D" in particle pollution, and a failing grade overall in pollution levels above federal standards.
Plus, Detroit City Council member Gabriella-Santiago Romero has been disqualified from having her name on the city’s August primary election ballot.
Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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