Today’s rule, when fully implemented, will cut nitrogen oxide pollution from trucks nearly in half. This is a big deal - especially for Americans who live near a highway, truck stop, port or distribution center. on.lung.org/3jhafCy
Today @EPA released its final rules to limit emissions of nitrogen oxides from heavy-duty vehicles. We are here to show our support. This new rule is an important step forward to curb dangerous truck pollution. on.lung.org/3jhafCy
"In many places near oil and gas operations, children are exposed to higher levels of air pollution.” New op-ed from @dbrownala and @AnneMellBird on the need for @EPA to #cutmethane:To protect health, EPA must regulate methane emissions | The Hill on.lung.org/3pIsjFs
A new @LungAssociation report says a nationwide transition to zero-emission cars, trucks and buses and non-combustion, renewable energy would result in $1.2 trillion in public health benefits. Learn more: Lung.org/EV#ZeroEmissionFuture
We’re seeing more frequent days with extreme temperatures thanks to #ClimateChange. Hotter temperatures are dangerous on their own but they also lead to more ozone #airpollution which compounds on those health impacts. #ClimateIsHealth
Our new “The Road to Clean Air” report highlights the public health, air quality and climate change benefits that could be achieved if steps are taken now to ensure widespread transportation electrification in the coming decades: Lung.org/ev
Today we released our 21st annual #StateOfTheAir report. The more you learn about the air you breathe, the more you can protect your health and take steps to make our air cleaner and healthier. Lung.org/SOTA
Visit Lung.org/covid19 for an on-demand webinar from our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Albert Rizzo about the precautions that individuals should take as #coronavirus continues to spread. #COVID19