More than four out of every 10 Americans live in regions that have observed unhealthy ozone according to the American Lung Association. Smog, soot and other particle pollution have substantial implications for health and can even increase the decline in air quality. There are a couple surprises in the top 10 list of states.
Source: The Outdoor Wear, November 20, 2020. Link. California, Pennsylvania and Texas top the list.
Also see: Air quality report card by state, State of the Air.org. Link. Get the report card for your state’s air quality, including high ozone days, particle pollution and groups at risk.
Also see: Time for some fresh air, Human Resource Executive, AHD, January 23, 2018. Link.
I am persuaded that no common air from without is so unwholesome as the air within a closed room that has been often breathed and not changed.” – Benjamin Franklin