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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
World
Dharna Noor

Five Americans die every hour from toxic vehicle emissions, study finds

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Traffic backs up on northbound Interstate 405 during the morning commute at sunrise in Los Angeles, California. Photograph: Kevin Carter/Getty Images

Roughly five Americans die every hour due to exposure to toxic road vehicle pollution, a new study has found.

It’s the latest warning showing fossil-fueled transit is a major driver of mortality.

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