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In 1970, the US Congress passed the Clean Air Act to combat increasing levels of harmful pollution in the atmosphere. The law was amended in 1977 and 1990 to make major improvements. Read a brief summary about the Clean Air Act. Then read about how our nation's air status and trends have changed since this law was passed. As you’re reading and scrolling through the nation’s air quality trends, list three positive or negative outcomes of the Clean Air Act.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Positive Outcome :

• Cleaner lungs.
• Decreased asthma and allergies symptoms.
• Improved skin appearance.
• Helps digestion.
• Psychological and emotional stabilizer.
• Better mood and normalized sleep patterns.
• Reduce chances of lung, heart, and arterial diseases.

Negative Outcome :

• According to the EPA, when we are exposed to high levels of hazardous air pollutants for an extended period of time .
• We face a greater risk of suffering serious health effects, including respiratory diseases, neurological disorders, reduced fertility, damage to our immune system, and increased risks of getting cancer.