Air pollution in national parks equal to some big U.S. cities

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Jul 21, 2018

Air pollution in national parks equal to some big U.S. cities

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Doyle Rice

Air pollution in U.S. national parks such as Yellowstone, Yosemite and Acadia is as bad as some of the nation's largest metropolitan areas, according to a new study. The study also suggests the foul air has caused visitors to cut their visits short or avoid going at all.

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