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Jefferson County Air Quality: Failing Grade, Fierce Fight
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Jefferson County, Alabama, received an F grade in the American Lung Associations State of the Air 2026 report for year-round particle pollution, failing even federal EPA standards. In contrast, Gadsden was recognized as one of the cleanest air cities in the U.S. Local activists are alarmed, warning that loosening Clean Air Act rules could exacerbate the issue. They urge action for healthier lungs in Jefferson County.
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