Wildfire smoke is a growing threat; Pittsburgh’s industrial pollution compounds the risk

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By EHN CuratorsAug 10, 2026, 12:33 pm252 ptsTop
The Pittsburgh region suffers from elevated cases of asthma and other chronic respiratory conditions. When wildfires degrade the air, the population is more vulnerable.

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