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.
The Hazy Truth: Tracking Wildfire Smoke's Impact on Our Air
For a growing number of people, the start of summer also means there is a greater possibility of smoke in the air. Read More
Tips to Keep Yourself Safe from Saharan Dust Pollution
A thick, amber cloud of Saharan dust has crossed the Atlantic and settled over parts of the southern and eastern United States. The phenomenon, part of the seasonal Saharan Air Layer. Read More
How Decades-Old Trains Are Harming Air Quality
Locomotives, a.k.a. the engines that power trains, are a leading source of harmful, lung-damaging air pollution. Read More
Got Pests? Try this Chemical-Free Approach to Safely Get Rid of Them
Integrated Pest Management is an effective strategy to remove pests and their related pollutants from your home without harsh chemicals that can contaminate your indoor air. Read More
Think You Can’t Afford an Electric Car? Think Again.
Programs seek to reduce smog by replacing, retiring or repairing old, high-polluting cars. Read More
Why We Need the Energy Star Program, Now More Than Ever
Since being established in 1992 by the EPA, the Energy Star program has delivered one of the greatest environmental, public health and consumer success stories in U.S. history. Read More
Understanding the Strong Link between Air Pollution and Asthma
Is air pollution putting your child at risk of an asthma flare? Read More
Ozone Pollution Is Getting Worse and Increased Wildfires May Be to Blame
This year’s “State of the Air” Report found that ground-level ozone pollution is getting worse – strikingly worse. This pollutant, also known as smog, makes it harder to breathe and is dangerous for your health. Read More
Nearly Half of People in the U.S. are Breathing Polluted Air—Are You at Risk?
State of the Air report presents its eight top takeaways. Read More
Not All Vacuums Are Created Equal: Pick the Best One for Your Health
Vacuuming is one of the easiest steps you can take toward better indoor air and a healthier home, but which one you use matters. Read More
