In a recurring theme, the air is polluted in Phoenix. Ground level ozone — formed by burning fossil fuels resulting in NOX and VOC emissions which forms smog — being the main culprit.
From the American Lung Association’s State of the Air report; Phoenix clocks in at 5th worst city for Ozone, and 9th for year round particulates.
Poor air quality is a direct threat to human health.
Who pays for air pollution? No one. We all pay.
good letter; a couple of years old now but still completely relevant
https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2021/08/06/children-deserve-clean-air-and-a-safe-climate/