Ozone Pollution from New York Buildings On the Rise, Study Finds
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from City Limits4 months ago
"Breathing ozone is basically like getting a sunburn on your lungs," says Sierra Club Senior Attorney Josh Berman, who spearheaded the report alongside the consulting firm Sonoma Technology.
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The maximum contribution of statewide building emissions to ozone pollution in New York City rose 65 percent from 2016 to 2023, according to the report.
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Long-term exposure to ozone can be dangerous. It can lead to reproductive issues like reduced fertility or increase the risk of cancer and death brought on by heart diseases.
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By finding the source of the pollution, researchers were able to trace it back to buildings across the state.
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