When a Steel Plant Closed in Pittsburgh, Cardiovascular ER Visits Plunged

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By By Gina JiménezAug 13, 2023, 9:00 am232 pts
A recent study highlights the health benefits of particular plants closing and generally reducing exposure to fossil fuels, researchers say. By Gina Jiménez A week after one of Pittsburgh’s most polluting steel plants closed in 2016, cardiovascular ER visits in the nearby communities dropped by 42 percent…

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