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Eugene-Springfield Ranked 38th Most Polluted Area In U.S.

(Eugene, OR)  --  The Eugene-Springfield area is jumping 57 spots on the list of most polluted areas in the country.  The 2019 State of the Air report by the American Lung Association puts Eugene-Springfield at number 38 for annual particle pollution.  It ranked 98th last year.  The report attributes the spike to events like wildfires and wood burning for heat during winter months. 

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