The Metro: Smog and soot exposure contributing to Detroit’s bad air quality
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FILE - Marathon Oil Refinery in Detroit.
A recent report from the American Lung Association found Detroit’s air quality ranks sixth in the nation for smog and soot exposure.
To many, this news is not entirely surprising. Wildfire smoke from Canada caused people to stay indoors or wear a mask outside two summers ago. And for people who live near Detroit’s heavily industrialized areas, the air quality is a constant issue.
This caused Detroit to rank third for asthma last year.
Today on The Metro, we spoke with two guests about the lasting impacts of this type of environmental exposure to human health.
Community Activist Sam Luqman is a resident of Dearborn’s Southend neighborhood, which is surrounded by industrial plants, like Ford’s River Rouge Complex and Cleveland-Cliffs’ steel mill. Dr. Garen Wolff, an allergy and immunology physician who works in Detroit, also joined the conversation.
Use the media player above to hear the full conversation.
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