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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

Getting New Yorkers Smog Smart

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Tuesday, July 3, 2007   

Scientists and the Environmental Protection Agency are once again at odds over safety standards -- this time over an issue that can stop you from heading out to the beach for the holiday. The EPA's standards say ozone levels up to 75 ppb (parts-per-billion) are safe, but scientists say that's dangerously high. Georgia McIntosh with Earth Justice says when ozone, which is the major cause of smog, reaches 60 ppb, the air becomes dangerous for many, including the 320,000 New York kids who suffer from asthma.

“We've got kids who can't go outside to play because they can't breathe. It's dangerous for the elderly, anyone with any kind of lung condition.”

New Yorkers can access a new Web site www.adoptthesky.org, where they can get the latest on smog and even send a message about ozone to the EPA.

McIntosh explains that the "Adopt the Sky" Web site allows you to adopt one square mile of the sky over the dirtiest parts of the county.

“It's a sort of a different, engaging way to be involved and to speak up for clean air. This is important. This is about protecting all of us, and the time for stronger protection is now.”

Jared Saylor with Earth Justice says the county in New York that reported the most dangerous ozone days last year also offers some of state's best beaches.

“Suffolk County had 15 'orange days,' which is when the EPA recommends that people who are at risk, essentially don't go outside; they try to limit their exposure to outside air.”




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