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How Bills Become Laws in Your State
To help the nation’s children stay safer from air pollution in their state, this infographic shows how bills become state law.
40% of Americans Breathe Polluted Air
The American Lung Association State of the Air 2021 report found more than 40 % of Americans live with unhealthy air and more…
More Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air. How Does Your State Stack Up?
The 2020 State of the Air report, released by the American Lung Association, found more people are breathing unhealthy air compared to last year. Despite decades of progress, the trend lines are now headed in the wrong direction.
Mercury Pollution in Maine
Mercury standards under attack: The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards are a lifesaving, fully implemented, effective pollution prevention program that specifically protects pregnant women and babies from harm. Since 2012, the mercury …
Great News! Major Wins for Climate Safety.
Is the glass half full, or half empty after the 2018 midterm elections?
Climate Change Increases Wildfires: Find Out How Your Region Is Affected
Climate change is accelerating wildfire risk. Learn what that means for your region and how fire management practices can help, but not fix the issue.
Play-in for Climate Action 2018 Photos and More!
See pictures and read about Congressional leaders and moms joining forces at our 5th annual Play-in for Climate Action on July 11, 2018.
The State of Your Air 2018
Read about the findings of the American Lung Association in their 2018 annual State of the Air report, and where we need to improve air quality.
Does Your State Have a Climate Adaptation Plan?
Learn how Superfund and other toxic chemical sites are made more hazardous by climate change and extreme weather, and how states need to be prepared to deal with emergencies.
The Power of Moms and Mayors
Learn about the new Moms & Mayors initiative that provides resources to municipalities all over the country that have taken over protection of clean air and water that the federal government is abandoning.
Maple Syrup Season and Climate Change
Read about how the maple syrup industry in the United States is being adversely affected by climate change and how those effects could increase.