Dangerous Crossing

The World

When the nation’s security alert level goes from yellow to orange, traffic along the U.S. border with Mexico slows to a dead stop. Kent Paterson reports from El Paso, Texas that the result is intense air pollution in a small area, and it’s a problem for people who have to spend time there.

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