Five Americans die every hour from toxic vehicle emissions, study finds

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A study found that toxic vehicle emissions cause approximately five premature deaths per hour in the United States, totaling around 41,800 deaths in 2024. Fossil-fueled transportation is identified as a significant driver of mortality.

Research suggests 41,800 premature US deaths in 2024 were attributable to road pollution Roughly five Americans die every hour due to exposure to toxic road vehicle pollution, a new study has found. It’s the latest warning showing fossil-fueled transit is a major driver of mortality. Continue reading...