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Fossil Fuels' Hidden Costs: 200,000 Lives Lost Annually

2/23/2026

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The articles show that fossil fuels harm health and the environment in the United States.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established to regulate pollution.
Policies under U.S. President Donald Trump reversed progress, causing job losses and higher health risks.
Air pollution causes about 200,000 premature deaths annually.
Fossil-fuel subsidies mask their societal costs, estimated at $754 billion in 2022, prompting urgent action.

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Story summary

The articles show that fossil fuels harm health and the environment in the United States.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established to regulate pollution.
Policies under U.S. President Donald Trump reversed progress, causing job losses and higher health risks.
Air pollution causes about 200,000 premature deaths annually.
Fossil-fuel subsidies mask their societal costs, estimated at $754 billion in 2022, prompting urgent action.