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Health Impact of Air Pollution
Ozone and particle pollution are the most widespread pollutants—and among the most dangerous. Learn more about how they affect the body, and which groups of people are most at risk.
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Protect Yourself and Your Community
Find actions you can take to keep your family safe from unhealthy air, reduce pollution and support clean-up efforts.
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Shared Stories
We all have a reason to champion clean air. People just like you have shared some personal stories that highlight the need for healthy, safe air. Read the stories they have shared or share your own.
Jill Hansen
My son has cystic fibrosis and there is currently no cure. His lung function will deteriorate throughout his life until it steals him from this world. We live in Montana and deal with forest fire smoke every year. We lock ourselves in a sweltering house with an air purifier just to survive the wo... READ MORE
Jimmy S
Imagine what it would feel like to take a breath when your lungs were already full of air. Try this. Take in a deep breath. Hold it in for three seconds and don’t exhale. Now try taking another breath, and another one. READ MORE
Sandra Popp
I am a 71-year-old senior living on social security in government assisted rental apartment in Oscoda, Michigan. READ MORE
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Sign Our Petition
Everyone deserves clean air and equal protection from pollution. But the burden of unhealthy air is not shared equally. Will you join us in raising your voice for clean air for all?
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About this Report
"State of the Air" has a 22- year history and a time-tested methodology. Learn more about this annual national air quality "report card."
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For the Media
Journalists can access press releases, experts available for interview, b-roll, the full "State of the Air" report and more.