The American Lung Association's State of the Air report reveals that 156 million Americans breathe unsafe air due to ozone and particulate pollution. The report highlights the detrimental impact of proposed regulatory rollbacks and research funding cuts. Pulmonologist Panagis Galiatsatos emphasizes the Clean Air Act's vital role in improving air quality and public health. The report analyzed pollution levels from 2021-2023, a period marked by record-breaking Canadian wildfires, assigning grades to counties and cities based on air quality.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.