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The Clean Air Act was passed in 1970, the same year that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established, and one year after the Cuyahoga River Fire of 1969. It was a major shift in the federal government's role in air pollution control, regulating emissions from industry and automobiles. However, what has been done since then? How can Cleveland breathe cleaner air? And what do these risks mean for those most vulnerable to air pollution, including the elderly, young children, and low-income communities? A panel discussion featuring local leaders and moderated by WCPN\'s Rick Jackson.