Study estimates 41,800 US deaths in 2024 from vehicle emissions

Research suggests 41,800 premature US deaths in 2024 were attributable to road pollution Roughly five Americans die every hour due to exposure to toxic road vehicle pollution , a new study has found. It’s the latest warning showing fossil-fueled transit is a major driver of mortality. Continue…

First covered Jun 29, 2026 · 3:00 AM PT · 1 article

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7h Guardian Environment Five Americans die every hour from toxic vehicle emissions, study finds — Research suggests 41,800 premature US deaths in 2024 were attributable to road pollution Roughly five Americans die every hour due to exposure to toxic road…

Appeared in: 2026-06-29 (#18)

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