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.
How Radon in School May Be Putting Kids in Danger
One of the major factors that can put individuals at risk is radon – a dangerous gas that causes lung cancer. Read More
Double Risk: How Radon and Smoking Fuel Lung Cancer
Radon and smoking are both known causes of lung cancer, but when someone is exposed to both, the results can be deadly. Read More
Debunking Methane Myths: Clearing the Air on a Potent Pollutant
Methane often flies under the radar in conversations about clean air, but this invisible gas poses serious risks for our planet and our health. Read More
Powerful Partnership Brings Zero-Emission Vehicles to Native Lands
Though switching to zero-emissions vehicles is one of the best ways to improve air quality, there are many communities facing barriers to this critical transition. Read More
Ignoring Greenhouse Gases Emissions Endangers Us All
EPA’s leadership wants to eliminate the Endangerment Finding, a decision that would put our lungs, health, and future in greater danger. Read More
Farmworkers on the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis
There are still no federal heat or smoke protections for workers; states can help fill the gaps. Read More
How Electric School Buses Are Safeguarding Our Children’s Health
Across the country, EV school buses are replacing diesel, improving air quality and reducing noise for students, drivers and communities. Read More
Back to School – What’s in the Air Your Kids are Breathing?
As kids around the country head back to school, parents are checking off supply lists, meeting new teachers and settling into routines. Read More
Cuts to Healthcare and Clean Air Programs Are Coming: How to Prepare
A new law will cut funding to U.S. programs that improve access to healthcare and clean air. Here’s what to expect and what to do now. Read More
Simple Ways to Improve Your Dorm Room’s Air Quality
As parents and teens prepare for a new semester, many may not be thinking about the indoor air quality (IAQ) of the dorms that college and university students will be inhabiting. Read More
