Diesel pollution in Chicago hurting people’s health and environment

Jan 23, 2022 AlShorts Web Desk

Chicago ranks third in the nation in deaths and health costs related to diesel pollution, according to a new analysis by the Clean Air Task Force. 340 people are expected to die next year from diseases triggered or made worse by exposure to soot emitted by diesel engines. Only Los Angeles and New York record more deaths and health costs from diesel soot each year.