Each Breath Blog
Breathing is essential to life, and through this blog, we hope to illustrate the importance of lung health. Hear directly from experts, researchers, staff and volunteers about our ongoing fight for healthy lungs and healthy air.
Tips for Safe Spring Cleaning
Cleaning out the clutter in your home is a great way to start off the season and give yourself a fresh start. But before you dive in, consider the hazards that may be hiding in your home. Read More
Looking Back on “State of the Air” 2021’s Policy Recommendations
With “State of the Air” 2022 coming out on April 21 this week, we thought it would be a good time to reflect back on some of the key policy recommendations in “State of the Air” 2021 and see what progress has been made. Read More
Electric Vehicles 101: Understanding Health and Climate Benefits
Today, more than four in ten Americans live in places impacted by unhealthy levels of air pollution. Unsurprisingly, transportation and electricity generation are the leading contributors to unhealthy air. Read More
Teen Advocates for Changes to Clean Air and Vaping Laws
High school senior Yuan Uy shares what he has learned about the harms of tobacco products and school bus emissions with everyone he meets. Read More
Why Everyone Should Care About Methane Gas Pollution
Methane is the second most abundant greenhouse gas, after carbon dioxide. Though it breaks down more quickly, methane traps 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide, making it a major contributor to climate change. Read More
Climate Action Beyond COP26: Reflections from our Climate Activist Advisor Lana Weidgenant
For nearly three decades the UN has been bringing together almost every country on earth for global climate summits – called COPs – which stands for ‘Conference of the Parties’. Read More
Why You Need to Know (and Care) About Port Pollution
As a pediatrician in Southern California, I have learned a lot about pollution up close and know just how damaging breathing polluted air can be for a child. Read More
Can Running Outside Be Bad for You?
Recent studies suggest that poor air quality may negatively affect outdoor workouts and even cause long-term damage to health. Read More
Preparing for a Natural Disaster When You Are Living with Lung Disease
Wildfires, hurricanes, floods, ice storms and emergencies such as power outages can affect your breathing and negatively impact your health. While you cannot prevent a natural disaster, you can plan for it. Read More
Understanding the Climatarian Diet: How What You Eat Affects Climate Change
Our Climate Activist Advisor Lana Weidgenant spoke with us about her passion for promoting a more plant-based diet as one way to address the climate crisis and build a healthier future. Read More
