Summary:
- This article discusses a study that found pollution from the oil and gas industry is linked to around 90,000 premature deaths and 10,000 preterm births in the United States each year.
- The study analyzed air pollution data and health outcomes, and concluded that the emissions from oil and gas operations have significant negative impacts on public health, especially for vulnerable populations.
- The findings highlight the need for stronger regulations and policies to reduce pollution from the fossil fuel industry in order to protect the health and wellbeing of communities.