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Las Vegas Among The Worst For Air Quality

A new report shows Las Vegas is among the worst in the nation when it comes to air quality.

According to data from the American Lung Association, Las Vegas came in at number 12 out of 227 for high ozone.

Researchers say the biggest contributing factor is the high temperatures, which contribute to ozone in the air.

The valley fared better in particle pollution categories. 

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