Los Angeles makes progress but earns 25th-straight F in air quality

Southern California air regulators have improved air quality since the late 1990s but still struggle with smog. Significant reductions in smog days occurred, partly due to electric vehicles and renewable energy installations.

California and nationwide efforts have reduced air pollution, yet over 100 million people live in areas with unhealthy ozone levels. Greater Los Angeles consistently receives poor grades for air quality.

Challenges like the pandemic-led e-commerce surge, heatwaves, and wildfires create hurdles for environmental regulators. The report underscores a critical period for environmental protection measures.

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