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There are powerful oxidants that can cause direct irreversible damage to birds’ lungs, especially in California. Long-term exposure can lead to inflammation, ruptured blood vessels, and lung failure.

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Air pollution can have negative effects on birds, including:

Reduced egg production and hatching

Increased clutch or brood abandonment

Reduced growth

Lower body weights

Damage to respiratory systems.

Long-term exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), toxic chemicals commonly emitted by traffic, may cause reduced egg production and hatching, increased clutch or brood abandonment, and reduced growth in birds.

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How many people are affected by air pollution in California.

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How many people are affected by air pollution in California.

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Over 28 million Californians, about 70% of the state’s population experienced over 100 days of unhealthy air quality in 2020, according to a new report from Environment California Research.

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Environment affected by air pollution in California.

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Environment affected by air pollution in California.

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According to study, California leads the rankings for urban areas with the worst air quality. Among the 25 worst cities for both daily and year-round particle pollution, numbers 9 are Californian cities respectively.

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Arguably one of the biggest sources of harmful emissions in California is the transportation industry, which currently accounts for approximately 40% of the state’s atmospheric pollution. The state, particularly Los Angeles, and its surrounding areas have a high concentration of vehicles.

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The hot and dry climate makes California extremely prone to wildfires. With climate change aggravating and sparking a rise in temperatures as well as in drought conditions, these events have gotten more frequent, intense, and destructive in the past two decades.

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Wildlife can experience many of the same negative health effects of air pollution that humans do. Damage to respiratory systems is the most common effect on animals, but neurological problems and skin irritations are also common. Plants and crops grow less when exposed to long-term air pollution.