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Originally Posted by Seaver
CO2 doesn't cause asthma.
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CO2 emissions from vehicles and power plants contribute to ozone pollution which adversely impacts public health...just try staying outside on a ozone alert day in Chicago this summer.
Chicago Department of Environment
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Summer in Chicago brings the potential for high ozone days--days when our air quality may be unhealthy. Ground-level ozone is an air pollutant that forms on very warm, calm days when sunlight reacts with certain industrial, automotive and household pollutants. In high concentrations, ozone may cause respiratory problems, decrease lung function and damage lung tissue. It can also aggravate the symptoms of asthma. Children, the elderly, individuals with existing respiratory problems and individuals who exercise or work outdoors are most susceptible to the adverse effects of high ozone levels, but even healthy people are at risk.
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Last edited by dc_dux; 05-11-2008 at 08:04 PM..
Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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