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We all know air pollution is one of the biggest environmental challenges today, but not all of us are clear on just how big of an issue it really is. It is not only proving to be detrimental for the place we call home but is also currently a leading cause of death in humans worldwide. Right now, 9 out of 10 people breathe polluted air daily, causing millions of premature deaths every year. Stroke, chronic respiratory disease and lung cancer are among the many severe health issues that are …

LOS ANGELES – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement valued at more than $400,000 with Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. for a fleet of diesel trucks that violated California’s Truck and Bus Regulation. The company will spend $180,600 on environmental projects to reduce air pollution at schools in the Los Angeles area, and $75,000 on air quality improvements in the San Joaquin Valley. It will also pay a $154,400 civil penalty and has taken measures to comp …