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The reduction in benefits could force households to cut back drastically on the quality and quantity of food they purchase, further exacerbating food insecurity, which is already a significant problem in many regions.

But Tesla's marketing strategy, or lack thereof, is exacerbating the problem, according to Gerber.

Scientists have found air pollution from coal, oil and gas combustion kills millions of people around the world every year, in large part by exacerbating heart disease.

The fires are exacerbating an already tough economic climate for L.A.’s most famous industry.

Staff from the Los Angeles County Probation Department, which runs the facility, have said they don’t feel safe showing up to work, exacerbating dangerous conditions.