Air pollution threatens health of a growing number of Americans
"We have seen impressive progress in cleaning up air pollution over the last 25 years, thanks in large part to the Clean Air Act. However, when we started this report, our team ne
Worst U.S. cities for air pollution ranked in new American Lung Association report
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
Report: U.S. air pollution worst in 25 years as new environmental regulations finalized
Americans are breathing more toxic air now than in the past quarter-century, a new report from the American Lung Association says. The findings, released Wednesday, show the worst toxic particle pollution in the 25 years the ALA has released its annual ...
Almost 40% of Americans Live With Dirty Air: Report
Nearly 40% of Americans live where the air is polluted enough to harm them, a new report warns. In the American Lung Association's “State of the Air” report, released Wednesday, the number of people living with levels of air pollution that could jeopardize their health climbed from about 119 million in 2023 to 131 million now.
Nearly 40% of people in the US live with unhealthy air pollution, report says
More people across the United States – nearly 40% – live in places with unhealthy levels of polluted air, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
131 million in U.S. live in areas with unhealthy pollution levels, lung association finds
Nearly 40% of people in the U.S. are living in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution and the country is backsliding on clean air progress as the effects of climate change intensify, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
More than one-third of people in the US exposed to harmful air pollution – report
American Lung Association’s State of the Air report states nearly 131 million people are exposed to ozone and particle pollution
131 million Americans live in areas with unhealthy air pollution: Research
More than 131 million Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s (ALA) 2024 State of the Air report. The annual report, published Wednesday,
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Ask A Doctor: What Are The Best Ways To Protect Oneself From The Harmful Effects Of Air Pollution On Cardiovascular Health?
This article examines the impact of air quality on cardiovascular health, as discussed by Dr. Anet Varghese. It looks at the ...
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Smell of cooking food is actually air pollution, study finds
It’s hard to resist the delicious smell of food cooking at restaurants, food trucks and street vendors. However, a new ...
China Air Pollution Data Center launched to combat evolving complexity of air quality challenges
While significant strides have been made in improving air quality in China through regulations like the Clean Air Act issued ...
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Shafter getting new bike lanes to suppress air pollution
Community-based efforts to reduce air pollution in Shafter are bringing a special benefit to city residents: new bike lanes. Board members of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District ...
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Colorado fines Cemex another $1.3 million for air pollution violations as Boulder County action looms
Colorado fines Cemex again in Boulder County for air pollution violations as the plant faces a closure threat.
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May 3, 2024 — A new study of air pollution in U.S. homes reveals how much gas and propane stoves increase people's exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant linked to childhood asthma.
Scientists Raise Alarm Over New Invisible Indoor Air Pollution
E ngineered specks of metal in consumer cleaning products might be contributing to a new form of indoor air pollution, ...
Air quality regulators accuse Tesla of repeated pollution violations at Fremont plant; seek abatement order
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has accused Tesla's Fremont plant of potentially emitting thousands of tons of ...
This $119 houseplant is bioengineered to remove harmful air pollution in your home.
This week, the France-based biotech company Neoplants released the first houseplant bioengineered to remove harmful chemicals ...
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Asthma Day: Doctor shares 5 tips for asthmatics to beat Mumbai’s air pollution
Mumbaikars deal with pollution on a daily basis. While the levels may vary, it is often difficult for people with breathing ...