Air pollution in urban areas could get worse, bringing increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and asthma attacks. Children, the elderly, poor, and people of color are especially vulnerable to these effects. Public health experts are especially alarmed.
"Global warming is one of the most massive health emergencies facing humanity. Its effects are already life-threatening for people with asthma and allergies and it's only going to get worse if we do nothing," said Mike Tringale, vice president of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
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