Vermont Business Magazine WHAT: The American Lung Association is releasing the results of its 20thannual “State of the Air”report, including air quality grades of counties and rankings of cities in Vermont as they compare to others nationwide based on ozone pollution and particle pollution.
WHEN: The report will be live online on April 24 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. Health and policy experts are available for media interviews to discuss the report findings, the health impacts of air pollution, and actions needed to improve air quality in advance of the report release, on a strict embargo. Contact [email protected] with acknowledgement of 4/24 embargo to coordinate local experts.
WHY: Millions of Americans live in counties and cities that have unhealthy levels of either ozone (smog) or particle pollution (soot) — two of the most common air pollutants that can cause health impacts such as asthma attacks, heart attacks, respiratory and cardiovascular harm, developmental and reproductive harm, lung cancer and even premature death. The “State of the Air” report highlights whether the air in cities across Vermont is safe to breathe, especially for those more vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution – including youth, older adults and those living with lung disease or heart disease. It also identifies major threats to air quality progress, including climate change and proposed federal policy changes.
WHERE: New findings from the “State of the Air” 2019 report will be updated at Lung.org/sota on April 24 at 12:01 a.m. ET.
HOW: To learn more about the report findings, contact Jennifer Solomon at [email protected] or 516-680-8927.
Source: American Lung Association