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County ranks among worst in nation for air pollution

Published 04/28/05

Warning: the air you're breathing could be bad for your health, according to a report by the American Lung Association released this morning.

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Anne Arundel County ranked 19th in the nation for polluted air in the association's annual State of the Air report, earning an F for overall air quality and ozone pollution. That's a slight improvement over last year, when the county ranked 17th.

The worst air in the state is now a dubious distinction held by Harford County, which moved from 15th on the list to 17th this year.

The study found Anne Arundel had 21.3 days in 2002-2003 when the air quality was considered unhealthy....

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