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Breath of Life: Lower Air Pollution Extends Life Expectancy
A 2009 study finds Americans' life expectancy increased by 2.7 years since the late 1970s, with 5 months of that attributable to decreases in air pollution from cars and factories.
Air Date: 1/21/2009
Anchor: Brian Williams
Reporter: Anne Thompson
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