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Alarming Air Quality Crisis Hits Bucks County, PA

4/26/2025

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Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is grappling with alarming air quality, earning a dismal rating in the American Lung Association's 2025 "State of the Air" report. With 17 high-ozone days from 2021 to 2023, rising temperatures are worsening pollution levels. While there have been strides since the 1990s, the ongoing health risks remain a pressing issue for residents.

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Story summary

Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is grappling with alarming air quality, earning a dismal rating in the American Lung Association's 2025 "State of the Air" report. With 17 high-ozone days from 2021 to 2023, rising temperatures are worsening pollution levels. While there have been strides since the 1990s, the ongoing health risks remain a pressing issue for residents.