Return the vehicle to the point of purchase. Dealerships have been informed by automobile manufacturers that they may sell only LEVs to Massachusetts residents. Health Effects of Air Pollution Air pollution is determined by a combination of weather conditions, and what's emitted into the air from a variety of sources - chiefly motor vehicles, industry, power plants, construction equipment, and consumer products. Every summer, air pollution drives thousands of Massachusetts residents indoors and into emergency rooms. In fact, more than 750,000 people in Massachusetts suffer from heart or lung ailments that are seriously aggravated by air pollution and smog.
Diseases aggravated by air pollution include chronic sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, and allergies.
Studies suggest that air pollution also contributes to pulmonary problems in developing fetuses and young children, as well as damage to the immune system in adults. The people most vulnerable to health effects of air pollution are children, the elderly, those who work or exercise outdoors, and those with chronic respiratory ailments. Scientists are concerned that repeated short-term damage from ozone exposure may permanently change the lung. For more information Information about importing vehicles from other states our countries is available.