Air Quality Unearthed: Progress and Challenges

This chapter examines the success of the Clean Air Act in reducing air pollution in the U.S. while addressing the paradox of worsening air quality due to climate change-induced wildfires. It highlights alarming trends in health impacts from poor air quality and emphasizes the importance of protective measures and community action. The discussion balances the positive improvements made since the early 2000s with the urgent need for adaptation to new environmental realities.