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US stops sharing air quality data, raising scientists’ concerns

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The U.S. government will stop sharing air quality data gathered from its embassies and consulates.

Scientists and experts say the effort was vital to monitor global air quality and improve public health.

The State Department says it will no longer transmit air pollution data to the Environmental Protection Agency's AirNow app.

The change was "due to funding constraints" the department says.

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