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Advocates warn of excessive exposure to air pollution in Oregon

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

“Even one day of breathing in polluted air is dangerous for our health,” wrote Jessie Kochaver, Campaign Associate with Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center

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