Air Quality a Concern for the DC Metro Area
A recent report from the American Lung Association (ALA) found that smog and other forms of air pollution in the greater Washington area have worsened in recent years, creating a significant health risk for residents. Between 2015 and 2017, the District of Columbia experienced an average of 4.7 high-ozone days per year, which occur when pollution levels become harmful and residents are encouraged to remain indoors. DC also saw an average of 14 moderate-risk days per year when pollution levels were high enough to impact at-risk populations, including children, the elderly and people with asthma. Overall, the increasing number of high...