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Brooklyn residents notice unusually clean air

Original: First time in years I remember seeing excellent # airquality in # Brooklyn . Hoping this is not just a fluke related to

Residents in Brooklyn are reporting some of the best air quality in years, according to local air quality index readings for the Park Slope area. One observer noted the improvement may be a temporary effect of a recent storm, expressing hope that it does not quickly return to the area's usual 'poor' conditions. The comments reflect ongoing concern about air pollution and climate in New York City.

Why now: Unusually good air quality after a storm stands out in a city that has grown accustomed to poor readings, prompting hopeful but cautious reactions.

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• First time in years I remember seeing excellent # airquality in # Brooklyn . Hoping this is not just a fluke related to aftermath of # storm , before we go back to default of "poor." https://www. accuweather.com/en/us/park-slo pe/11215/air-quality-index/2128347 # climate · nikolas@journa.host · 1

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