For most people, this question sounds like one that does not need to be asked. We all want to live healthier lives, and things such as clean air and water contribute to that goal. However, by asking why clean air matters, we can learn how much of an impact breathing dirty air matters to our health. Air is a requirement of the trillions of cells that comprise our body. The World Health Organization states that breathing clean air helps reduce the risk of heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, and respiratory diseases.

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