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.
Powerful Ways to Protect Yourself from Secondhand Smoke in Apartments
Studies show that most people prefer to live in smokefree environments, but secondhand smoke keeps seeping into their lives. Learn how to protect yourself from the dangers of secondhand smoke in apartment buildings. Read More
Is Your Humidifier Putting Your Health at Risk?
Learn how to use ultrasonic humidifiers correctly and prevent them from polluting indoor air. Read More
How EPA’s New Rollbacks Could Fuel Toxic Pollution Nationwide
EPA is working on repealing major air‑pollution rules for fossil‑fuel power plants, including weakening protections against mercury and other toxic emissions. Read More
Protecting Phoenix Children and Families from Unhealthy Air
Dr. Vazquez explains a pilot program aimed at helping children with asthma. Read More
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
