Key Takeaway
Research suggests 41,800 premature US deaths in 2024 were attributable to road pollutionRoughly 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.
Published June 29, 2026 · Category: News
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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.
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It’s the latest warning showing fossil-fueled transit is a major driver of mortality.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Research suggests 41,800 premature US deaths in 2024 were attributable to road pollutionRoughly 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...
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