April 10, 2023 – On Wednesday, April 19, the American Lung Association in Florida will release the 24th annual “State of the Air” report, which reveals changes to Miami metro area’s air quality since last year’s report, as well as the impact air pollution has on health.
The American Lung Association is releasing the results of its 24th annual “State of the Air” report, an annual air quality “report card” that tracks Americans’ exposure nationwide to unhealthful levels of ozone and particle pollution. The report grades the Miami metro area’s air quality and ranks the most polluted and cleanest U.S. cities for air quality.
The new report from the American Lung Association will reveal how many people are living with and breathing polluted air, placing their health and lives at risk.
In this report, find out:
- If the air quality in the Miami metro area is unhealthy to breathe
- Which residents in the Miami metro are most vulnerable
- What actions residents and local, state and national leaders can take to improve air quality
About the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org
