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New State Map Reveals Neighborhood Environmental Hazards

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California has a reputation as a green state, with high air and water quality standards. But depending on where you live, your environment might be bad for your health. A new map from the state Environmental Protection Agency ranks all 8,000 census tracts in California, evaluating each neighborhood and the people who live there to determine their vulnerability to environmental risks. We talk to L.A. Times reporter Tony Barboza, who's covering the new Cal-EPA tool.

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