A recent article reports a temporary suspension of a critical program that monitors air quality across 63 national parks in the U.S. This data is vital for federal officials when granting permits to industrial facilities nearby, such as power plants and oil refineries. The Environmental Protection Agency warns that harmful air pollutants, including particulate matter, can lead to serious health issues like heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks, and premature death, underlining the importance of consistent monitoring and the impact of this suspension on public health.
The program collects data on levels of harmful air pollutants, including ozone and particulate matter, at the 63 national parks in the United States.
Breathing in these pollutants is linked to a range of adverse health effects, including heart attacks, strokes, and asthma attacks, according to the EPA.
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