Is it safe to breathe in L.A.? Lawmakers call for federal action to monitor wildfire pollutants
- Posted on February 3, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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Is it safe to breathe in L.A.? Lawmakers call for federal action to monitor wildfire pollutants
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Toxic chemicals from L.A.'s fires are going under-reported and pose serious long-term risks, a group of lawmakers say. They want the EPA to create a task force.