Healthy Air Index Page
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American Lung Association: "Tuberculosis Still Lurking and Evolving"
March 21, 2013 - Despite popular misconceptions that tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of the past, it continues to pose a significant threat to public health. In observance of World TB Day on March 24, the American Lung Association is calling attention to this worldwide killer, with an emphasis on the increase of drug-resistant forms of TB, and is stressing the importance of adequate public health funding to address this serious health risk. -
New Bipartisan Poll Reveals Strong Support for Cleaner Gasoline and Vehicles
January 30, 2013 - An overwhelming majority of voters supports the EPA setting stricter standards on gasoline and tighter emissions standards for cars, SUVs and trucks according to the American Lung Association’s latest bipartisan survey. -
Media Telebriefing: New Poll Reveals Strong Support for Cleaner Gasoline and Vehicles
January 23, 2013 - American Lung Association hosts media telebriefing on January 30 at 11 a.m. ET to release public views of stricter standards on gasoline and vehicle emissions -
The American Lung Association Thanks EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson for Tireless Efforts to Improve the Nation's Air and Protect Public Health
December 27, 2012 - The American Lung Association thanks Lisa P. Jackson for her tremendous leadership as the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During her tenure, the EPA set live-saving protections that will improve the health of millions and save tens of thousands of lives: a remarkable legacy. -
Boiler, Incinerator and Cement Cleanup will Cut Pollution and Save Lives
December 21, 2012 - The American Lung Association responds to EPA's finalized package of long-overdue standards designed to limit mercury and other hazardous air pollutants from industrial boilers, incinerators and cement plants. -
Quotes from Health and Medical Groups in Response to New Soot Standard
December 14, 2012 - Quotes from Health and Medical Groups in Response to New Soot Standard -
American Lung Association Applauds EPA Decision to Protect Public from Soot
December 14, 2012 - The American Lung Association applauds the Obama Administration's decision to set a much stronger national air quality standard on particulate matter (soot), one of the nation's most lethal air pollutants. -
Carol Browner to Keynote National Journal Policy Summit on the Past, Present & Future of the Clean Air Act
December 3, 2012 - On Wednesday, December 5, National Journal will host former Director of the White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy Carol Browner for "Legacy of the Clean Air Act: Looking Back, Moving Forward," a National Journal LIVE policy summit. -
New Poll Shows the Public Wants EPA to Set Stricter Soot Health Standards
November 29, 2012 - On November 29, the American Lung Association is releasing the results of its new poll that examine public views on setting stricter soot standards to protect public health. Spokespersons are available for interviews to discuss the results as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approaches a December 14, 2012, deadline to issue updated health standards for fine particle pollution (soot). -
American Lung Association to Release Polling Results on Public Views of Setting Stricter Soot Health Standards
November 28, 2012 - On November 29, the American Lung Association is releasing the results of its new poll that examine public views on setting stricter soot standards to protect public health. Spokespersons are available for interviews to discuss the results as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approaches a December 14, 2012, deadline to issue updated health standards for fine particle pollution (soot).
