New Report Finds Over
137 Million Americans, Live With Poor Air Quality.
NPR reports a new study has found
that more than 40% of U.S. citizens
currently live in cities and states
where the air quality is deemed poor.
The study, published by the American Lung Association's annual 'State of the Air' report, .
found that over 137 million Americans are affected, which is more than ever before.
Experts say in addition to transportation
and factory pollution, increased wildfires
have contributed heavily to the amount of unhealthy air found in the United States.
Experts say in addition to transportation
and factory pollution, increased wildfires
have contributed heavily to the amount of unhealthy air found in the United States.
According to NPR, more than 63 million Americans live with unsafe amounts of deadly particulate matter pollution, or particles
made up dust, ash, metals and soot. .
These particles are often the result of gas-powered machinery and industrial
plants, though recently, they've been
coming from wildfires.
As the world experiences the perils of
climate change, wildfires are burning
hotter and lasting longer.
The three years covered
by [the report] ranked among the seven hottest years
on record globally. , American Lung Association's 'State of the Air' report, via NPR.
Spikes in particle pollution
and high ozone days related
to wildfires and extreme
heat are putting millions
more people at risk... , American Lung Association's 'State of the Air' report, via NPR.
... and adding challenges to
the work that states and cities are doing across the nation
to clean up air pollution. , American Lung Association's 'State of the Air' report, via NPR.
... and adding challenges to
the work that states and cities are doing across the nation
to clean up air pollution. , American Lung Association's 'State of the Air' report, via NPR