Transportation and wood smoke pollution pose biggest risk to respiratory health

Leslie Holleran Jul 1, 2025

Jan 12, 2018

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                <h1>Transportation and wood smoke pollution pose biggest risk to respiratory health</h1>
                <h2><p>Transportation and wood smoke are the sources of airborne toxics most likely to lead to respiratory health problems in Island, Skagit and Whatcom counties, according to the Northwest Clean Air Agency. The agency also noted that these risks would be greatest in large urban areas. The NWCAA came to this</p></h2>
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            <p>Transportation and wood smoke are the sources of airborne toxics most likely to lead to respiratory health problems in Island, Skagit and Whatcom counties, according to the Northwest Clean Air Agency. The agency also noted that these risks would be greatest in large urban areas. The NWCAA came to this conclusion after reviewing the EPA’s National Air Toxic’s Assessment, released last week. The findings are consistent with previous reports.</p>
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Transportation and wood smoke are the sources of airborne toxics most likely to lead to respiratory health problems in Island, Skagit and Whatcom counties, according to the Northwest Clean Air Agency. The agency also noted that these risks would be greatest in large urban areas. The NWCAA came to this conclusion after reviewing the EPA’s National Air Toxic’s Assessment, released last week. The findings are consistent with previous reports.

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By Leslie Holleran

Leslie Holleran regularly writes about arts and culture for print and online publications. Her work has appeared in national dance publications and in Seattle newspapers and magazines.