Report finds that despite improvements, the Denver metro is the 8th worst in the nation for ozone pollution

DENVER — Despite decades of gains under the Clean Air Act, extreme heat, drought and wildfires are making it harder to maintain clean air, the American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” report released on Wednesday found.

The Denver Metro saw some improvements but is still ranked 8th worst in the nation for ozone pollution, which can come from cars, smokestacks and factories.

▶️ WATCH: Denver7’s Jessica Porter talks the latest State of the Air report with the American Lung Association’s director of advocacy

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