Air quality alerts in and around D.C. warn of “very unhealthy” pollution levels after July 4th fireworks
People in and around Washington, D.C., are experiencing a substantial dip in air quality on Sunday, with officials warning that any amount of exposure to the outdoors could potentially come with health consequences. Researchers connected the shift in pollution levels to massive fireworks displays held to celebrate July 4th on Saturday night. A “purple” air…
