研究发现,油井附近的近360,000艾伯塔人面临更高的心脏和肺健康风险。 Nearly 360,000 Albertans near oil wells face higher heart and lung health risks, study finds.

艾伯塔省约有360,000人生活在活性油井或天然气井1公里以内,近50万人生活在1.5公里以内,心血管或呼吸道问题的风险较高,为9-21%。 Around 360,000 people in Alberta live within 1 km of an active oil or gas well, with nearly half a million within 1.5 km, facing a 9-21% higher risk of cardiovascular or respiratory issues. 农村居民、接受正规教育程度较低的人和土著人民受到的影响特别大。 Rural residents, those with less formal education, and Indigenous people are disproportionately affected. 研究人员呼吁采取更严格的空气污染政策和健康风险评估,以保护这些社区。 Researchers call for stricter air emission policies and health risk assessments to protect these communities.