Washington Tops Global Pollution Charts After Trump's July 4 Fireworks

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Washington D.C. briefly became the world's most polluted city following large-scale fireworks displays organized during the July 4 Independence Day celebrations. The festivities, promoted by President Trump, coincided with a record-breaking heat wave that swept across the region. The extreme heat disrupted traditional Independence Day activities, including parades, barbecues, and block parties. The combination of fireworks smoke and heat-wave conditions significantly degraded air quality in the capital.

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