American Lung Association's 2010 State of the Air Report to be Released
Dangerous Air Pollution Across the State Puts Californians' Health at Risk
LOS ANGELES, April 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association in California will be joined by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, air quality specialists, medical professionals, and local students to release the American Lung Association's 2010 State of the Air Report that grades the air quality in counties throughout the state of California, the other 49 other states and the District of Columbia.
WHO: Jane Warner, President and CEO, American Lung Association in California
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
Ara Najarian, Chair of the MTA Board of Directors, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Sonal Patel, M.D., Allergy and Immunology, White Memorial Medical Center & ALAC Board Member
WHERE: Wilshire/Western MTA Station/Street Level
Metro Purple Line
3775 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90005
WHAT: The report grades the quality of air people are breathing by looking at how many days the levels of ozone and particle air pollution measured by air monitors violate federal air quality standards. The American Lung Association graded 50 California counties based on data collected in 2006-2008 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS). The report also ranks the top 25 worst polluted cities and counties based on their scores.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Since the American Lung Association began reporting on air quality eleven years ago, California has made tremendous progress in improving the state's air quality. Yet, the health of over 90 percent of Californians continues to be at risk from exposure to the dangerous air pollution they breathe every day.
Californians can help make real change to improve the quality of air in their communities. There are many things individuals, communities and state agencies and elected officials can do to help reduce air pollution and make California a healthier place to live in.
The full report, regional analysis, fact sheets, tips, and other media materials will be made available at www.lungusa.org/california-sota2010 on April 28 at 9:30 a.m. Interested media can also schedule interviews with local experts.
SOURCE American Lung Association in California
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