El Paso is currently topping the charts for the worst air pollution in the region, and experts warn it’s only going to get tougher to breathe this year. Expect more health alerts and a major push for city officials to finally crack down on local environmental rules.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Expect your tax dollars to shift toward new environmental compliance programs and potential healthcare costs as respiratory issues rise.
Public health advocates and local residents who will finally see some pressure put on polluters to clean up their act.
Local businesses and industrial operators who might face expensive new regulations and operational hurdles.
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El Paso ranked among most-polluted major U.S. cities in 2024. And 2025 may be worse. El Paso Matters